Comments on: What Are Your Most Important Herpes Triggers

By: j

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:14:36 +0000

i jus found out i have herpes less than a month ago so i need so advice on what 2 expect n how 2 handle it. If anybody can help me out i’d really appreciate it

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:59:28 +0000

-Energy drinks [Red Bull can produce an OB in a matter of hours!]
-Alcohol
-Chocolate
-Stress / depression.

By: jen

jen — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:46:15 +0000

My outbreaks are always right before my period.. but this website has made me believe my excessive masterbation is to blame too, which is now good to know.
I am not on any medicine but want to, the monthly outbreak is too painful.

By: claire

claire — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:07:58 +0000

i have found that some multi vitamns and minerals cause an outbrea in me even when taking valtrex,also menstrual cycle and coffee,and i think that even thinkin about herpes can bring on an out break,

By: Herpes

Herpes — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 05:01:50 +0000

before menstrual cycle ..

By: Russell

Russell — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Ok, so far the bananas seem to be a trigger. Otherwise, general stress, and, fatigue.
Gave up nut butters. Cashew was my fav along w/ bananas. Also wondering about p-nuts, even though they are not really a nut? Is it the Arginine? Any feedback welcome. Thanks

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:05:04 +0000

I am convinced that multi-vitamins trigger a genital herpes outbreak in my body. Every time I try to do a muliti-vitamin regimin an outbreak appears about a week later. EVEN when i take Valtrex.

I also eat nuts and whole-grains, which are known outbreak triggers, but they don’t ever seem to trigger my outbreaks -only multi-vitamins.

I’m trying to figure out which component of the multi-vitamin it is but haven’t had any success.

Anyone else have the same experience or is it just me?

By: Claudette

Claudette — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:57:31 +0000

My triggers are menstrual cycle and if I get a yeast infection. As soon as I know my period is near and I feel any odd/itchy sensation within the lips of the vagina I immediately double my valtrex intake to 1000mg for 3 days. It helps big time.

By: Seth

Seth — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:35:31 +0000

When I wash my herpes blisters with very hot water,Iget a wonderful sensation.But this has led to erection dysfunction.And I suspect the hot water for this.

By: victory

victory — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:45:23 +0000

After having genital herpes for 20 years with not too many outbreaks, I suddenly starting having continual outbreaks at 45. As soon as one ourbreak cleared up, it popped out in another spot. The MD said it was hormonal and gave me Valtrex, which stopped the outbreaks. Then 2 years later I went away for the weekend and forgot my Valtrex for 3 days. It came back, and never left despite using the Valtrex. I had it for 4 months straight. I started doing research and read the foods high in arginine should be avoided in people with herpes. One of those foods was soy. For 5 years I was taking Soy Isolate powder for its health benefits. As soon as I discontinued it, my herpes went away and I haven't had an outbreak in 7 months! Nathalie says: Thank you Victory for this testimonial. I am not surprised. Soy is really overrated and can cause hormonal issues if used regularly. Doctor Mercola has written about it extensively at http://www.mercola.com/article/soy/index.htm