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herpes outbreak that won't heal
i have a herpes sore that just wont heal.could a herpes outbreak turn in to a staph infection after so much time has passed without it actually healing up? is there a such thing as a vaginal staph infection??are there vitamins that i can take to help it heal faster??
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Any sore or wound can become a staph infection because it's bacterial.
Herpes is a virus that causes the lesions, or outbreaks, on your skin. These wounds are extremely vulnerable to bacteria, such as staph. If you think your sore may have developed into a staph infection then you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. I don't mean to scare you but people have died from staph infections.
In regards to vitamins you can take to help reduce the symptoms of a herpes outbreak...yes. One user here already suggested L-lysine. Unfortunately, some of that information is incorrect.
If you choose to take something like L-lysine for your outbreak then you absolutely can NOT take it every single day and expect the same results. Unfortunately, the body builds a sort-of immunity to L-lysine if taken every day and it's positive effects on the virus is diminished. It's a routine you have to get into if you want to take it.
Nothing, and I mean nothing, is going to make you never have another outbreak or make this virus go away. If you're lucky and you keep your immune system balanced then it's very possible to go years without an outbreak; however, it's extremely unlikely that you'd stop having outbreaks altogether for the rest of your life.
So, vitamins and supplements you can take for an outbreak:
*L-Lysine - Take between 1,500 - 3,000mg of this during an outbreak for 5 days. Then stop taking it for 7 days. Repeat this cycle until your outbreak has diminished. Do not take it longer than 5 days as your body will adjust to it and it will not be effective.
*Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids- Take between 1000 - 2000mg every day. You do not need to be experiencing an outbreak to take this and you should take it every day--your body will not become "immune" to it.
*Zinc - Take 20mg - 50mg per day, outbreak or not.
*Echinacea - Take for 2 weeks and then stop for 2 weeks. You may repeat process until desired time. Take 1000mg daily. Do not take longer than 2 weeks at a time.
*Vitamin B Complex - Take one daily, outbreak or not.
*Herplex - Something at Wal-Mart that claims to help heal the sores. It says to take between 3 - 5 caplets (chewed) per day while you're having an outbreak. It has some really good stuff in it to help heal your body.
The more you stress, the more likely you are to experience an outbreak. What's done is done and there is no taking this back. Try to relax and tend to your body now. It is important to do everything you can to boost your immune system to decrease outbreaks. You should begin avoiding chocolate and direct sunlight, as both can trigger severe outbreaks. If you currently smoke, please try to quit so that your immune system raises again.
Try to abstain from sexual relations during an outbreak. Even though your partner is positive for herpes it is possible to spread it all around your bodies. Sexual encounters also may trigger an outbreak or cause it to become more severe so treat your bodies well and try not to have sex during times of outbreaks. It is also suggested to always use condoms during non-outbreak times to lower changes of spreading it then too.
If you think the sore has become infected with staph now then you NEED to see a doctor. Care for your body. If you don't, nobody will.
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Hi there! There is an amino acid that naturally occurs in your body, called L-Lysine.
When you run low, herpes can break out.
Luckily you can by this in health food stores and pharmacies.
You can take a tablet a day to keep it away, or 'load' whwn you have an outbreak by havin 2-4 tablets per day. Check with your pharmacist/homeopath as this may vary depending on the strength they sell.
This is very effective!
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