- How can I conceive w/o transmitting H to my sweetheart? 14th March 2004
... stopped my b/c pill, and my only medications now are Valtrex 500mg daily, L-Lysine 500mg daily, Echinacea (1 capsule...
... parrallel.....I fear passing this on to my sweetie. I take Valtrex everyday...we used condoms...until the other night...
... it. He doesn't mind the chance at all. I only take Valtrex ...and we go from their..I secretly pray about it. ... scenario he won't have obs..if he does he will just take Valtrex with me......he is so wonderful...and such a blessing...
- valtrex side effect: itchy scalp and losing hair? 14th March 2004
... complained of this. I have heard people complain of Valtrex causing hair loss on other herpes boards before. ...
- Remission 11th March 2004
... outbreak, that sounds incredible! My husband is taking valtrex & hoping for none instead of 1-2! I pray for him every...
- lol H saved me 11th March 2004
... you could sense it
I answered that i was taking Valtrex and he actually asked m what i was taking Valtrex ... carefully and walked off.
YAY for H and YAY for Valtrex !!!!! next time you get stopped telling them you have...
... darn guy even chased me. But after i told him the Valtrex was for Herpes he didn't say much. Right on the wanring...
- Trying To Learn The Basics 10th March 2004
... was on suppressive therapy - do you know if she is? Valtrex or something like that?
Finger sex during outbreaks...
... was on suppressive therapy - do you know if she is? Valtrex or something like that?
She has not been diagnosed...
- What could this BE?!?!?! 10th March 2004
... treated. If it is Herpes, he should get on acyclovir or valtrex ASAP, and they should clear up fast.
Oh and cocaine...
- Do outbreaks get better over time?? 9th March 2004
... Once he went years with nothing. Now, he is taking valtrex just to see if maybe he will have none instead of ... i am hsv neg. Good luck to you and maybe give the valtrex a try!...
... not taken anything for years. He just started the valtrex last month since we are going to try to get pregnant...
... not taken anything for years. He just started the valtrex last month since we are going to try to get pregnant...
... and keep it as safe as possible so that is why the valtrex and extra precautions. But before that my hubby would...
... a few things Ive found out:
- First off, taking Valtrex suppressively reduces the risk of transmission by ... things, plus not having sex during outbreaks, plus Valtrex suppressively, plus at least some condom use...the...
... a few things Ive found out:
- First off, taking Valtrex suppressively reduces the risk of transmission by ... things, plus not having sex during outbreaks, plus Valtrex suppressively, plus at least some condom use...the ... vaccine so I guess i am out of luck :) He is taking Valtrex to cut back on risk of transmission so hopefully that...
... vaccine so I guess i am out of luck :) He is taking Valtrex to cut back on risk of transmission so hopefully that...
- Back in the loop- More info on Treatments/ Oxygen 8th March 2004
... believe it makes sense. It's worth a try at least. Valtrex and other similar medications are only temporary solutions...
... monthly outbreaks and NOTHING works. I am on supressive Valtrex 2X500 mg, I eat right, get enough sleep ( since I...
- type 1 or type 2? 8th March 2004
... anyone?She also said there is no sense in him taking valtrex at this point. Any suggestions would help. Also what...
... help. Also do you see any need for my husband to take Valtrex ? Thanks again!...
- Herbal Supplements..... 5th March 2004
... distinguish my chocolate urges. And then, I start taking Valtrex @ the 1st. sign of a tingle. Anyone else care to share...
... of things seems to affect the ob's.
I take one valtrex a day, two when i feel an outbreak coming on at 500mg...
- Valtrex as supressive therapy.... 4th March 2004
... I have been taking Valtrex for about 4 months...i took it last year but it appeared ... virus...use to really make it act up when I took the Valtrex . I got off and did the herbal routine. OOO, OLE, DMSO ... blah blah blah..for about 3 months..then I got on Valtrex again and have been on there since. I have not had ... it everyday...500 mg....I got off the OOO and OLE... Valtrex appears to be cool. I think my body got a handle of ... the virus and maybe it really wasn't the valtrex or herbal items....
... I cant speak on Valtrex personally but I have been taking Famvir on episodic ... work. The girl that I know that has HSV2 also, is on Valtrex for episodic treatments. She says that when she takes ... both of us are taking 500mg but mine are twice daily, Valtrex being once. Since Im switching over to herbal remedies ... advice please let me know. And if anyone has taken both Valtrex and Famvir please let me know if either has been more ... effective than the other, my doctor prescribed Famvir over Valtrex , for reasons i dont know...
Thank you......
... I have been taking Valtrex for about 4 months...i took it last year but it appeared ... virus...use to really make it act up when I took the Valtrex . I got off and did the herbal routine. OOO, OLE, DMSO ... blah blah blah..for about 3 months..then I got on Valtrex again and have been on there since. I have not had ... it everyday...500 mg....I got off the OOO and OLE... Valtrex appears to be cool. I think my body got a handle of ... the virus and maybe it really wasn't the valtrex or herbal items.
Thanks for your post positiveone ... (still like the name). I start taking Valtrex @ the first sign of a tingle, which is about every...
... Orn, sweety i'm taking Valtrex it didn't do anything for my first outbreak and it ... little sore that doesn't hurt or itch or anything. Valtrex works best if you take it when you have no symptoms ... tingle.
i've been working out every day and just the valtrex seems to keep things from getting any worse. I don...
- {MEN} When you first found out you had "H"... (help) 4th March 2004
... hard to explain. My DR wrote me a prescription for Valtrex and each time I feel an outbreak coming on, I get ... outbreaks since November I am thinking about taking Valtrex everyday if my insurance will cover it. Good Luck...
- sex life after herpes diagnosis 2nd March 2004
... think the risk is a lot higher then they say. Taking Valtrex (an anti-viral) is supposed to help reduce the risk...
- H-balm? 1st March 2004
... My second outbreak was horrid! owie. I am now on Valtrex , but I just order H-balm and was wondering if anyone...
- please help 29th February 2004
... your out brakes to clear up sooner? and any help on valtrex would be very helpful. thanks to all who respond!...
... your out brakes to clear up sooner? and any help on valtrex would be very helpful. thanks to all who respond!...
- honesty - what are the actual chances? 28th February 2004
... type 2. my friend takes no medications either, no valtrex , no nothng, she says she ows it all to prayer.
...
- Aint this a b..... 27th February 2004
... seems to be going fine now. I asked my doctor about Valtrex and he said they were about the same...Ive been trying ... that is true...The only thing that bugs me is that Valtrex has commercials, lol, so that has to mean SOMETHING...
- so I'm pretty sure I have it 26th February 2004
... it or maybe they lied. Sorry about this but I hear Valtrex can really relieve symptoms. I would see your doc...
... it or maybe they lied. Sorry about this but I hear Valtrex can really relieve symptoms. I would see your doc...
... I only get ob's 2-3 times a year- and I dont take valtrex daily. I do take valtrex the minute i feel a "tingling ... bf and I felt an ob come on. I immediately popped a valtrex and 2 olive leaf capsules (natural treatment) and ... 24 hours, my sore never appeared. So get a rx for valtrex , pick up some olive leaf, and have them near you at...
... whitehead, it's kind of a grey color. I can't afford the valtrex ( no insurance ) so I'll have to stick with natural...
- Study:1 in 2 Young Americans to get STD 25th February 2004
... nine since. I will say this though..the other night a Valtrex commercial came on while we were watching tv and I...
- Medical "experts" your opinion on HSV lifespan 25th February 2004
... and also reduce asymptomatic shedding even more than Valtrex . The reason I don't totally buy into this idea re...
... and say your only option for this skin disease is Valtrex (or off brands) and you can spread forever and ever...
... of $10,000,000,000.00 TOTAL.
OR
B. Treatment ( valtrex for example) @ $190/bottle for one month (yes it costs...
... herpes cure". There is only one company that owns valtrex and that is rakeing in the buck from it. so when the ... the market the revenues of $22,800,000,000.00 for valtrex turns into a big fat O... What CEO is the better business ... of $10,000,000,000.00 TOTAL.
OR
B. Treatment ( valtrex for example) @ $190/bottle for one month (yes it costs...
... said was, if there was a drug that worked better than Valtrex , then I would pay huge bucks for it. So would most...
- need opinions 23rd February 2004
... saw something on the pharmaceutical properties of Valtrex that in the studies it's really only effective if...
... your really paranoid use a latex glove LOL I take valtrex on a daily basis since it works much better if taken...
- Everclr vs. Viraway...... 19th February 2004
... just got my primary outbreak 3 weeks ago. I took Valtrex to clear it up, and am taking supplements like garlic...
- Need Advice on Virus Healing Stages 19th February 2004
... went to the Dr. yesterday and he switched me from Valtrex to Famvir for my daily anti-viral suppressive. He ... days is a little long for me to heal while taking the Valtrex . Anyone else used Famvir and had better results than...
- Do they all look the same? 18th February 2004
... condoms, but sometimes no. I take 250 to 500 mg of valtrex a day plus tons of vitamens, garlic and Lysine. Don...
- How Many Outbreaks Do You Have a Year? 17th February 2004
...
Does it lessen as you get older or not? Will Valtrex taken preventatively really help? How many outbreaks...
...
Does it lessen as you get older or not? Will Valtrex taken preventatively really help? How many outbreaks ... disagree with me here, but it would be wise to take Valtrex suppressively for the first year (according to a well ... -reknowned Herpes expert). Valtrex (derivative of Acyclovir) has a very good safety profile ... So...if you can, I would definitely consider taking Valtrex suppressively. I think the dosage is 500 mg a day...
- Visiting Boyfriend Out of State this Weekend.... 16th February 2004
... to be able to make love to him. I took 3000MG of Valtrex 2 days ago. Since then Ive been taking 1000 MG a...
... telling you, what seems to work for me. I also, have Valtrex (rx. anti-viral), but I didn't need it this month...
- [B]A List of "ALL" Herpes Treatments, Medicines, and Supplements[/b] 16th February 2004
... with Herpes and Herpes out breaks:
Perscription:
Valtrex
Zolvirax
Famvir
Herbal supplements:
Everclr ... please do.
I am having my first outbreak and Im on Valtrex , Lysine, Echinecea, Zinc, Garlic, Vita C, twice a...
- itch/no sore/? on meds 16th February 2004
... Anyone feel this way?
Also,,,,anyone used to be on Valtrex and just go off and the OB's came back?
I take 250MG...
- Anyone with OB's with back pain???? 13th February 2004
... but i may have headed it off at the pass with the Valtrex before it could fully breakout. So yeah i would say...
... but i may have headed it off at the pass with the Valtrex before it could fully breakout. So yeah i would say ... Anyway, my point is got back pain, while still taking valtrex ....only added beers and tylenol-3's to comfort me...
... first......One complex lady, Confusing-Orn
Orn Valtrex works for me, take two a day i'm not "advocating"...
- My support for others (long) 12th February 2004
... it, if people don't like it tough S*iT.
As for Valtrex and other stuff i use it and i can't tell if it really...
... been greatly over exaggerated. in case studies with valtrex and other H medications the transferal rate dropped...
- Can an OB occur in a different place...... 11th February 2004
... it never broke through the skin. Course i'm taking Valtrex and this super antioxidant formula pill, and even...
... it never broke through the skin. Course i'm taking Valtrex and this super antioxidant formula pill, and even...
- anyone tried a hyperbaric chamber ? 10th February 2004
... explicit and sure to tell me that the anti-viral drug Valtrex will do nothing for other viruses. It's specifically...
- Help me out with diagnosis folks : ) 4th February 2004
... definitely had herpes on his mouth. He would only take valtrex when he felt one coming and was pretty careful about...
- Valtrex for Canker sores? 3rd February 2004
... Does anyone know if Valtrex is used for those painful canker sores INSIDE the ... mouth? :)
Not that I know of. Valtrex is an antiviral used for herpes and should not be...
- sore on my tailbone 3rd February 2004
... that is either. I hate pharmies, so I won't consider valtrex , especially when I don't know what it is. I wish...
- Gggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrr 2nd February 2004
... nothing...
until NOW!!!!!
The doctor prescribed me Valtrex for 6 months to take 1/2 pill a day. She prescribed...
... nothing...
until NOW!!!!!
The doctor prescribed me Valtrex for 6 months to take 1/2 pill a day. She prescribed...
- longest Outbreak ? 2nd February 2004
... what the longest outbreak you've had is ?
i'm on valtrex and it still isn't going away...i'm getting impatient ... stories ?
p.s. i've finished the entire bottle of the valtrex prescription and while it's gotten better it should...
... I've never tried Valtrex , but I know that it works differently for everyone...
... stressing, i decided to do maintenance therapy with the Valtrex with like one pill a day. Yesterday was the first...
- Is this Herpes? Or something else.... 2nd February 2004
... going away currently, so he gave me 3 500 mg pills of Valtrex and some Acyclovir to put on it to keep the itchiness...
- Question about Sex and Herpes 31st January 2004
... may be involved. So far the washing up thing and the valtrex has worked for me and i've managed not to spread the...
... very, very bad. She's taking double the amount of Valtrex most people take.
I on the other hand had one fairly ... not an actual breakout. I'm taking half the dose of Valtrex like a maintenance therapy thing.
I think it all...
- lol what's the worst that can happen? 30th January 2004
... today and we've both got HSv2. We've both been taking valtrex she's taking 2000 a day , i'm taking 1000mg a day...
- Need an effective treatment 29th January 2004
... Ive been using Valtrex for about 4 months, try it!!...
- blister questions 29th January 2004
... have it, no you dont, yeah you do. i was treated w/ valtrex anyway. so i dont really know, i think that my problem...
- I need to rant, all of this is driving me insane 28th January 2004
... try anything short of ingesting lysol and paying for valtrex to supress, retard, inhibit, kill, annihilate, get...
... things are definetely better than they were a week ago. Valtrex does work and if your income is low enough you should...
... is going to do it. I'm worried about the cost of valtrex , most definately. but i'm also worried about the long ... because the drug is fairly new.
I haven't ruled out valtrex entirely, after all i've only had one OB and i still...
- Still Freaking Out! 28th January 2004
... like recommended.
Plus, I'm on my third day of Valtrex and I still have this mild ache in my calf muscles...
... like recommended.
Plus, I'm on my third day of Valtrex and I still have this mild ache in my calf muscles...
- check "this" out !!!! (info) 26th January 2004
... doctor did a visual test and automatically gve me Valtrex without actually testing the sores (hmmmm) or even...
... especially if the doc is going to put you on something like valtrex , which is expensive and could have side effects (although...
... Surely they were. She just gave me the script for Valtrex .
Perhaps next time I take a trip to the doc I...
- what's the difference ? 26th January 2004
... in thier mouth ?
i've got HSV 2 and i've been on Valtrex for 6 days for it, so i realy don't think a simple...
- Question...? 24th January 2004
... the same thing. They gave me a 10 day script for Valtrex and lidocaine ointment. After the 10 days I was simply...
- 2 important questions 24th January 2004
... visually diagnosed a few days ago positive and given Valtrex . I guess i'm in the mid stage of a an OB and am wondering ... this related to the H ???
A side effect of the valtrex ? I just know it hurts to walk, bend, twist, and it ... waistline pain. is this normal ?
P.S. anyone taking Valtrex and is it working for you without too many side effects...
... church lol
i'm in a wierd place right now taking Valtrex like it was some antibiotic that was going to clear...
... from hell and being able to do anything about it, the Valtrex has helped immensely. The muscle pain is annoying...
- Valtrex side effects out weigh the benefits? 23rd January 2004
... medicine. Do you all feel that the side effects of Valtrex out weigh the benefits of using it?
Singer -
...
- stupid question ? doc screwed up? 21st January 2004
... current girlfriend is taking diflucan along with her Valtrex . Somehow i don't think it'd be possible to dodge the...
... part of my body are slim to none and started me on Valtrex . said it should clear up the out break. He said don ... them.
So now i have to ask myself other then the Valtrex what else can i do to help myself. He assured me 80...
- Mouth Sores - need advice 20th January 2004
... taking them and try something else. It seems that Valtrex doesn't work for lots of people.
Try doing a search...
- Please...Has any Female had the same experience?? HELP!!! 19th January 2004
... NEGATIVE for Herpes. Despite this, my doc has kept me on Valtrex 500mg 2x/day for the past month and a half. I have...
... always came back negative for herpes, and I was taking valtrex like crazy, with no relief. As it turned out, the...
... always came back negative for herpes, and I was taking valtrex like crazy, with no relief. As it turned out, the...
... that is either. I hate pharmies, so I won't consider valtrex , especially when I don't know what it is. I wish...
- Newly diagnosed HELP 15th January 2004
... was diagnosed with hsv-2 last week. I was thrown Valtrex and told to read all the information I can. So far...
... information and alternative meds. I do not want to take Valtrex ! it costs WAY too much....
- Valtrex questions/suppressive vs. outbreak therapy 14th January 2004
... company will only prescribe me a 10 day supply of Valtrex at a time. Is there any place online that you can ... worse the first year. I myself dont like drug and Valtrex have only been on the market for a short time now ... . know one knows on the efect long term Valtrex might have on herpes. The only thing we know that...
- Cool on the outside, devistated on the inside 12th January 2004
... would be treated the same, with antivirals such as Valtrex , but most people with HSV1 do not need to take antivirals...
- Supplements are bunk??????!? 8th January 2004
... They are Famvir, Valtrex and Zovirax. Personally, I have taken two of them...
... They are Famvir, Valtrex and Zovirax. Personally, I have taken two of them ... perhaps I'm just one of the not so lucky ones.
I take valtrex , when the OB starts, usually one week prior to my...
- sore after sex 7th January 2004
... yet but is this normal?,,,
I take 250 to 500 mg of valtrex 2000 lysine garlic and a bunch of vitamens,,,...
... yet but is this normal?,,,
I take 250 to 500 mg of valtrex 2000 lysine garlic and a bunch of vitamens,,,...
- I have the non s.t.d. herpes 6th January 2004
... get prescription medicine to help suppress as well. Valtrex is popular but I use ayciclovir....
- 2nd outbreak since I was diagnosed, in same month 6th January 2004
... outbreaks usually last??? If I called my doctor for Valtrex would it dissappear quicker? Someone please help...
- western blot/herpes select and planned parenthood 5th January 2004
... likely had herpes and was thrown two sample pills of valtrex an given an unclear prescription and then shown the...
- Dmso 4th January 2004
... we go again..I'm taking all of the supplements and Valtrex and another OB is starting, it seems I'm getting them...
- Recent outbreak and now another 3rd January 2004
... bad but enough for me to notice.
My dr put me on Valtrex since I am 32 weeks pregnant. If I have an OB during...
- genital herpes-famvir 2nd January 2004
... ll try to get my doctor to let me try it, since the valtrex does nothing to help :\...
- NPR news 1st January 2004
... is something that makes me a little nervous.
If Valtrex is supposed to be as wonderful at preventing transmission ... and Famvir useless and I don't think I have tried Valtrex . And at $3.50 a pill, I don't think I will....
- symptoms but never and outbreak 30th December 2003
... months straight with no signs of letting up. Does Valtrex work well for anyone here??...
... months straight with no signs of letting up. Does Valtrex work well for anyone here??
I kinda get the same...
- Valtrex 29th December 2003
... there, The side effects I think I am getting from the valtrex are head acks blurry vision, itchy eyes and some times...
- new to the board 27th December 2003
... try anything natural. I have been on Zovirax and Valtrex and neither helped and was on them for years in the...
... try anything natural. I have been on Zovirax and Valtrex and neither helped and was on them for years in the...
- question.... 25th December 2003
... protection to your partner, suppresive therapy with Valtrex , Famvir, or equal should reduce shedding and outbreaks...
- phantom prodome, is it real? 25th December 2003
... reading somewhere about phantom prodrome. I was on valtrex 500mg x2 per day for a few weeks, still had alot of...
... reading somewhere about phantom prodrome. I was on valtrex 500mg x2 per day for a few weeks, still had alot of...
- erythema multiforme 23rd December 2003
... a subclinical HSV-I infection and want me to take Valtrex and apply Elidel cream. I do not want to take Valtrex...
... a subclinical HSV-I infection and want me to take Valtrex and apply Elidel cream. I do not want to take Valtrex...
... a subclinical HSV-I infection and want me to take Valtrex and apply Elidel cream. I do not want to take Valtrex...
... treating it? The standard medical treatment would be Valtrex orally plus Elidel cream applied topically. Elidel ... subdues the immune reaction that is causing the EM and Valtrex is of course an antiviral drug for herpes that can...
- Not sure. 22nd December 2003
... put me in the hospital so now I am prescribed a prn Valtrex to take when I think I am starting one. Let me tell...
... put me in the hospital so now I am prescribed a prn Valtrex to take when I think I am starting one. Let me tell...
- just diagnosed and devestated 22nd December 2003
... but it does offer some protection.
3. I took valtrex for the first year, and since then, I have been taking...
... HIM. I did. We got married in October.
Also, Valtrex has been a wonder drug for me. I've had to take it...
- Cold Sore that does not go away, Can it last 6 weeks? 22nd December 2003
... swelling up. Went back
to the DR., he now prescribed Valtrex . Took Valtrex for a week and it
almost healed the...
... on an other and it did not work then he prescribed Valtrex . I had to take 500mg of valtrex 4 times a day for ... your doc about upping the amount of times you take valtrex . Please do not start taking more without talking...
... for the replies, I going back to the Doc on Sat. Valtrex does seem
to help and will talk to him about upping...
- Worst OB I have ever had in 18 years??? 21st December 2003
... type???? Right? Well anyway my Dr told me to take Valtrex 1gr 2 a day for 10 days. (Never took them before)...
- Herbal question probably asked 100 times before, but I'm new to this 19th December 2003
... and I still feel some soreness. I was treated with Valtrex and Zovirax but I was in terrible shape. I feel rawness...
