Questions about herpes?

Question

In August I was diagnosed with Herpes, and my outbreak was pretty bad. I had sores in my cervix, urethra, and some in my vaginal opening. About 1 week ago, I had my second outbreak. This time much much less severe. It was only a small bump on the vaginal lip and was gone within 4-5 days. I know it was a herpes outbreak because I went to the doctor. Now, I have several small clustered bumps on my inner thigh, that release clear liquid and itch. I don't know where that came from. I have not had sexual intercourse between the two outbreaks. My questions are this:

1. I know that herpes is contagious, but is it contagious within your own body? Meaning, if I touched the sore that was on the vaginal lip, and then touched my inner thigh, is my thigh now infected with the virus?

2. Can an outbreak be so close together? It was only a week ago that I had my second outbreak.

Please help, serious answers only please.

Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

The Herpes virus causes both the outbreak that you can get on your genitals, and also is the cause of coldsores that you get around your mouth (although I've heard that if you have one, you cannot get the other). It is incurable (unfortunatly) but for most people, outbreaks are rare, and in some cases after the initial outbreak, they never have another (although they still carry the virus). It an be transmitted from area to area both on your own body and from person to person. Again in some cases, outbreaks will clear up on their own without any medication, however if an outbreak is severe, or doens't go away you should see your doctor. Your thigh is infected with the virus and outbreaks can be close together. In the same way as coldsores, outbreaks tend to happen when you are stressed or feeling under the weather as your immune system isn't at top levels. To help prevent further outbreaks keep your vitamin intake high, especially vit. C by eating lots of fresh, uncooked fruit and veg and drinking lots of OJ. You will always carry the virus (unless they find a cure) so always use a condom when having sex to prevent further infection to other people and always wash your hands after touching an infected area to prevent further infection on yourself. Also, if the doctor didn't already do it, get checked out for other STDs. Ones like Chlamydia often have no symptoms but can casue infertility and if yuo have Herpes, you may have other STDs.

Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

1. Herpes spreads along the nerves in your body. Once it is in your body it will NEVER go away. You must learn to manage it via your diet, stress levels, and your thoughts.

2. Yes, outbreaks can be close together.

Your doctor can possibly prescribe a medication and should be able to answer your questions about it.

Answer 6

Yes you can spread the virus from touching say a sore on the genitals then touching your inner thigh, it can spread anywhere throughout your body. It travels through your nerves,but you can transfer it to other areas by touching. Your whole body is affected with this virus already,during times of stress you can have herpes anywhere around the genitals, inner thighs included.

Answer 7

i don't think that has ever happened to me and i have had it for 5 years now. but does travel your nervous system so i am guessing it is possible. i do know that you can infect other parts of your body by touching an open leasion then anothr mucusy part like your eye for example. when i had my son i was so worried about that happening as he traveled th birth canal but i wan't breaking out so the dr said it WAS an issue just not a big one,he is fine though. best of luck it does get betteri promise!! i have only had 5-6 obvious outbreaks in 5 years. and most weren't too bad oh and mine can feel like just a yeast infection so watch out i foundout that it doesn't always come out as sores but can be just irritated area of skin. get on meds and stay on them!!!!

Answer 8

thats clearly a herpes lesion. it s not so much touching as the virus spreading along nerve pathways. yes you can get it that way...itll take months to settle down to where your immune system will suppress it most of the time.

Answer 9

i think you can spread it by contact with un-infected parts of your own body...sounds like you never really recovered from the first outbreak. if you've seen your doctor, he probably gave you a prescription for valtrex or similar drug...follow the course of treatment without fail! also, abstain from sex during, immediately after an outbreak, and even if you just suspect an outbreak.luck to ya!

Answer 10

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