Hang in there! It takes a while for the Valtrex to build up in your system. And give yourself time to heal. I know it is hard, but try to resist penetration even when you feel a twinge. I've been living with HSV2 since I was 16 and I'm 31 now, so I can tell you to have patience and be safe, and take care of YOU. Make sure to keep your breakouts cool and dry, they will heal faster (years ago I made the mistake of trying to treat them with neosporin and a bandaid, it made healing time weeks long). If these symptoms persist even when you DO NOT irritate any breakouts, I would see your DR again, as it may be something more serious that HSV. Hang in there sweetie!!

Hot Mess said it perfectly. Let your body heal. Also, it is not safe for him to put his bare fingers in that area as well. Could spread. This virus is unforgiving.You cannot rush it...let them heal.

I tested positive for HSV about a month ago but I didn't know what kind. I didn't have any symptoms of it at all. I was showing symptoms of HPV....when I went to the Dr. they tested me again to find out I had type 1. I was so relieved, I have never had a cold sore but just figured I was a carrier and might get one some one. Well as I was treating the warts I have all of a sudden these really painful red bumps appeared in very sensitive areas. I went to my ob/gyn right away for her to tell me it looked like herpes. I guess I know where the HSV is at...she prescribed me Valtrex right away, I've been on it for about 4 days and my sores have healed tremendously. They aren't completely gone, but this stuff is a God send. I had a bit of dizziness one day, but that's pretty much it...so far so good. I'll I heard that if you take lysine it can keep from having reoccurances. I don't know if I want to take valtrex everyday..I don't know how many outbreaks I'm going to have, but if I can do the natural way it will be better for me in the long run and cheaper for my bank account

From this website under treatments i came across L-lysin: I added some of the discription below: I see a huge difference when I use my Valtrex, my cream & L-lysine during break-outs. Read the comments
L-Lysine is an amino acid dietary supplement. L-Lysine is a necessary building block for all protein in the body. L-Lysine plays a major role in calcium absorption; building muscle protein; recovering from surgery or sports injuries; and the body's production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Hope this helps you a bit, just remember your never alone.

I heard about the L-lysine as well and just started taking that as well. I've gotten really health conscious lately so anything that will help avoid a break out or spreading it to some one else I'm willing to do...I don't really want to take valtrex forever but I don't want to spread it either....haven't been faced with that situation yet....but hopefully it will all be good