Hi: I am new to this group. I am very interested in getting rid of herpes.?

Answer 1

There is no cure for herpes.

There is medication to suppress the virus and to help prevent outbreaks, including acyclovir, Famvir, Valtrex, and Abreva (for cold sores). But, there is no way to make the virus go completely away. It just lies dormant in a person's body until something triggers it to flare up, which causes outbreaks. Once a person contracts herpes they have it for life.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There is no cure yet that will KILL herpes but valtrex is pretty damn close. I have had herpes for 8 years and have tried everything and nothing works like valtrex. I have stopped taking valtrex for several years (still keeping it handy in case I get an outbreak) and haven't seen a single lil creeper since. I hear that's very common. As your body gets used to having it you get it less and less over time. So it definitely does get better. Try the Valtrex in the mean time I guarantee you will forget you even have it.

Answer 4

You cant get rid of herpes, they can subside but they will come back. Although they can be controlled with certain medications.

Answer 5

sorry no cure for herpes just take prescribed medicine to keep the out breaks away

Answer 6

Hi there,

Sorry to burst your bubble but there is no genital herpes cure. You’ll have to learn to live with it. But some simple changes to your lifestyle can make it easier to cope.

The operative word is "preventing," not "curing," because herpes plays a neurological hide-and-seek with every drug we throw at it -- and always wins. "The virus travels the nerve pathways and nests at the bundle of nerves at the base of the spine," says Dr. Whitley. Many sufferers have their own theories about what makes herpes emerge from its hiding place -- long bicycle rides, depression, divine retribution -- but scientific studies have pinpointed three specific triggers:

Sunlight. A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine linked outbreaks of oral herpes among skiers to their level of sun exposure, specifically to ultraviolet-B rays.

How to beat it: Cover your mouth. "Sunscreen is effective in reducing the UV trigger for cold sores," says Rhoda Ashley Morrow, PhD, director of the virology section at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle. Pick up Bullfrog Quik Stick SPF 36. In addition to blocking nearly 100% of the sun's UV-B rays, Quik Stick is fully waterproof. The benefit: Unconsciously licking your lips won't remove the UV protection.

Stress. Any stressful event in your life -- from a first date to a first day on a job -- weakens your immune system and gives herpes an opening. Same goes for being sick with a cold or the flu (hence the nicknames "cold sore" and "fever blister" for oral herpes).

How to beat it: If you're feeling especially stressed -- physically or emotionally -- drink a glass of red wine with dinner. Not only will the wine help take the edge off your stress, but it may also function as a preemptive strike against the oral strain of the virus. A study published in Antiviral Research showed that the topical application of red wine helps inhibit oral herpes, thanks to a compound called resveratrol.

Dental work. "If a dentist gives you an injection in the mouth, that trauma can trigger the reactivation of the virus," says Michael A. Siegel, DDS, chairman of the department of diagnostic sciences in the college of dental medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale.

How to beat it: Ask your dentist to prescribe an antiviral medication such as Valtrex, and take 1 gram at the earliest signs of a cold sore and 1 gram 12 hours later. This will help head off the virus before it can set up camp on your face. And even if you don't need a root canal, you may still want to ask your doctor for Valtrex. Along with the antiviral drugs Zovirax and Famvir, Valtrex is often used as a preventive medicine for people who have four or more outbreaks a year.

It's possible to avoid the triggers and pop the antivirals, and still have a flare-up. That's why you should assemble this emergency virus-containment kit now.

Beer. At the first sign of a cold sore, grab an ice-cold can of beer and wrap a napkin around it. Now press the can against the cold sore for 15 seconds, then remove it for 15 seconds. Repeat this routine for 5 minutes. Wait 15 minutes and repeat. Drink beer when finished. "The cold may literally freeze the virus and keep the blister from forming," says Jerome Z. Litt, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University. Don't try this for genital herpes -- unless you want to freeze your balls off.

Garlic. Cook up some pasta and toss a few minced cloves of garlic into the sauce. According to James Duke, PhD, author of The Green Pharmacy, garlic is murder on viruses. In particular, test-tube studies show that the pungent herb can kill both oral and genital herpes. Rather not reek? Keep a box of Kwai Garlic supplement handy; two tablets gives you a potent dose of garlic without the knockout breath. Take two tablets three times a day until the flare-up disappears.

Echinacea. The uppercut of your herbal one-two punch. In laboratory tests, researchers at the University of Ottawa found that when echinacea extract was added to oral herpes, it completely destroyed the virus. "[Applying] the tincture of the echinacea root to a cold sore would probably work, too," says John Arnason, PhD, the lead study author. Try Nature's Way EchinaGuard, a tincture available at most health-food stores. Pour some on a cotton ball and apply it to the sore once or twice a day.

If you have herpes and she doesn't, you'll need to be smart in the sack. "The rule of thumb is to avoid sexual contact when cold sores, lesions, or even the tingling that precedes lesions, are present," says Charles Ebel, senior director of program development at the American Social Health Association. But it is possible to have no symptoms and still transmit the virus. Here's what will lower (or raise) that risk.

Condoms. Wear one, even if she's on the Pill. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, using a latex or polyurethane condom drops the risk of transmitting genital herpes to your partner. It's by no means foolproof, but it helps.

Spermicide. Research shows that nonoxynol-9, the active ingredient in spermicides, can cause microabrasions on the skin. This means if the spermicide is on the outside of your condom, it can cause tiny tears in her vaginal wall, which in turn will increase the odds of the herpes virus being transmitted.

Valtrex. "Valtrex is the only antiviral with proof that it reduces risk of transmission," says Morrow. In a recent 8-month study of 1,400 monogamous couples, researchers found that taking 500 milligrams of Valtrex daily reduced the risk of transmission by 77%.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

Answer 7

impossible.