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Herpes - 20 yr. old female - help please!
Hi, I was wondering if you all could help me, you seem to be very informed people.I am a 20 year old female. In July 2009 I began to experience the first signs of herpes, but on my finger left hand. There was a few blisters that spread between my pointer and middle fingers. I didn't know what they were at first but after some research figured they must be herpes. The blisters would heal with a tiny black dot in the center.
I began to apply tea tree oil and oregano oil to the blisters with some degree of success. I also took Rux Tox and started L-lysine a few times a day.
In July I was drinking a lot nearly daily, just broke up with a significant other, and smoking marijuana. The initial breakout freaked me out and I didn't know what to do really. After the initial breakout on my fingers cleared up, a new breakout occurred with menstruation that month, But this time in the genital area. The breakouts are not that bad, just frequent and annoying.
The current problem seems to be with my face though, tiny pimple like blisters appear quickly (fever blisters) and they are causing me to feel self conscious about my skin. each blister is fairly small and I've been treating them with garlic, oregano oil, and tea tree oil. The blisters scab up with a very thin scab but when the old ones heal new ones re forum. So the current problem is mostly with my face and genital area, with the occasional one or two blisters forming on my hands. The blisters on the hands are just small raised bumps, usually not even red and hardly noticeable. The blisters on the face seem like whiteheads but then heal with scabs. The blisters in the genital area are not very big and seem
to come and go frequently. In the shower the genital area gets itchy. Also I would apply honey to the genital region, i read somewhere about the medicinal effects of honey on herpes.
To sum things up:
Symptoms located: fingers and outer thumb area, around mouth, genitals, chin, and sometimes on lips
First started: heavy drinking, poor sleep habits, emotional stress, exposure to sun (summertime) (I'm not sure when i acquired the disease, It could have been years ago or from more recently smoking pot with random people)
It's worse: before/during period, the breakouts seem pretty random some of the time.
It feels better: when I'm with friends having fun, I hardly notice it.
Sleep pattern: wake up at 10am, go to bed at 2am (most days)
Sensitive to: people being mean to me for no reason, criticism in an unfriendly way, when I am around unhappy people their depression takes hold on me
State of mind: Always trying to better myself, I am an artist and love to help people and spread joy,
Foods: I've been trying to eat Lysine rich foods such as yogurt, avacados, beans.. They seem to be helping.
Past Diseases: This September I came down with a case of Mono, I was very hard on my body this summer, I took off 10 days from work and stayed at my mothers house, her homeopathic doctor
gave me some things to take for the mono, I had a mild breakout even when getting LOTS of rest at my moms house and eating VERY healthy and organic foods, I didn't mention it out of
fear of judgement by my mother. The Mono cleared up fairly quickly as did the breakout, but I don't know why I even experienced a breakout at that time since I was resting so much and taking care of myself.
Reactions: No bad reactions to any drugs I can think of, but I can't wear cheap rings because the metal makes me break out.
History of homeopathic treatment: My mother has given me the occasional homeopathic treatments, Arnica Montana for bruises from riding my bike, The Rus Tox I tried this summer. The Rus Tox didn't seem to make any difference, but It didn't make it any worse.
Other Symptoms: I have yellow mucus that I can cough up in the mornings, Tired most days, and generally dry skin.
I just want these outbreaks to stop, they are very annoying and I would like to focus my energy on new things instead of herpes. Plus I just want my skin to look nice again. After reading through
the forms my initial thoughts were to try Natrum Muriatcum and Sepia, can these remedies be tried together or should I try one then try the other?
Any advice or help you can think of is MUCH appreciated.
-Squiggles
Squiggy on 2009-11-28
This is just a forum. Assume posts are not from medical professionals.
please try DULCAMARA 12c every 3 to 4 hours whenever you have the eruptions.
if you respond, the next time you can go for 30c every 6 hours if it recurs.
if you respond, the next time you can go for 30c every 6 hours if it recurs.
♡ rishimba last decade
Ok, I got the Dulcamara, and I've been taking it a few days. Nothing too noticeable is happening except for the most recent outbreak on my finger seems to be clearing up slowly. However there seems to be new erruptions still happening. My face seems to be clearing up slowly as well but new bumps are still forming, just smaller. I also came across some ointment for coldsores called lysine plus that seems to help my face. In the genital region I'm having a fairly uncomfortable outbreak though. Should I just keep going with the Dulcamara and see if it clears up in a few days? Or should I try a different remedy? Also I forgot to mention that I've always had bad pain with menstruation starting on the first day continuing on to the 2nd day. I've been applying Manuka honey to the genital sores, should I keep doing this or stop? Also I've been taking lysine, zinc, colostrum, and a multi vitamin a few times a day and drinking Echinacea tea.
Squiggy last decade
Patient ID: Sex: Age:
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering?
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
14. How is your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
20. What peculiar or strange sensation do you have in any part of your body at times? Do you sometimes feel as if .. in some part of the body?
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance.
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)
If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last?
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering?
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
14. How is your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
20. What peculiar or strange sensation do you have in any part of your body at times? Do you sometimes feel as if .. in some part of the body?
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance.
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)
If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last?
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
♡ rishimba last decade
Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.
1. Describe your main suffering?
blisters on fingers, genitals, and outbreaks on face (cheeks, chin, neck)
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
none except for on my period i have cramps the first two days
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
worried about contaminating others, self concious of blisters on fingers and face, wish it would go away
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
helpless, sad, annoyed
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
it started this summer randomly, i was in a happy state, i cant connect it to anything
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
mid day and evening
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
water and heat
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
at first i thought menses had something to do with it but i just always have outbreaks now
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
cold weather, dry weather
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
i am not very moody, try not be be arrogant, i would say i am mild mannered, i am very agreeable, i am only nervous when i think about my ailment, never suspicious, never easily offended
unless its an insult or attack on me i get hurt feelings, not quiet but not obnoxious, i only argue when im certain i am right. in general im very easy going and only worry or get upset
when wrong is being done to someone or to me.
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
i typically like thunderstorms but when i was little i would get scared
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
yes i like to be consoled during tough times
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
not really, i like music a lot thought
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless weeping, talking to one self etc?
i bite my nails sometimes but not very often, i used to bite my nails when i was little, i cry sometimes when
i think about past relationships but not often typically
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
i like my friends and wish they were more motivated, i like my boyfriend who i live wtih and sleep next to every night
i feel very good when i am with him
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
i sometimes worry i will run out of money and wont be able to support myself, i dream but not of the same things often
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
i dont eat meat, i like eggs, i like cheese, i like to eat mostly anything except meat and squash
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
normal
14. How is your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
less
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
i always have hated grilled zucchini
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
normal sweat, mostly under arms and head
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
bowels are normal, a little sticky but probly cause i dont eat enough fiber
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
i sleep very well, often on my left side
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
yes
20. What peculiar or strange sensation do you have in any part of your body at times? Do you sometimes feel as if .. in some part of the body?
none really, in my fingers sometimes tingle when outbreaks happen
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
i tried rus tox but not really correctly, i tried sepia and nat. muc. but didnt notice anything and wasnt sure how much to take really, nothing noticeable
happened, ive been taking dulcamara and it seems to be doing nothing. my face seems to be getting clearer but im having a bad outbreak in the genital area and 3 small blisters on my hands
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
none really, my grandma has lymphoma and my other grandparents are healthy
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance.
i am 5'3, dark short hair, dark brown eyes, i wear glasses, like to wear vintage clothing, dont shave my legs or underarms, dont like to wear socks usually, like to wear lots of layers of clothing
i like to go for the 'cute' look
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)
If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:
(i am having normal menstrual cycles)
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general?
How long do they last? regular, 6 days
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
bad cramps the first 2 days
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
it varies, but usually fairly normal
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
sometimes its bright red near the begining of the period and darker brown at the end
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
clots sometimes
1. Describe your main suffering?
blisters on fingers, genitals, and outbreaks on face (cheeks, chin, neck)
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
none except for on my period i have cramps the first two days
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
worried about contaminating others, self concious of blisters on fingers and face, wish it would go away
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
helpless, sad, annoyed
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
it started this summer randomly, i was in a happy state, i cant connect it to anything
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
mid day and evening
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
water and heat
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
at first i thought menses had something to do with it but i just always have outbreaks now
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
cold weather, dry weather
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
i am not very moody, try not be be arrogant, i would say i am mild mannered, i am very agreeable, i am only nervous when i think about my ailment, never suspicious, never easily offended
unless its an insult or attack on me i get hurt feelings, not quiet but not obnoxious, i only argue when im certain i am right. in general im very easy going and only worry or get upset
when wrong is being done to someone or to me.
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
i typically like thunderstorms but when i was little i would get scared
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
yes i like to be consoled during tough times
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
not really, i like music a lot thought
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless weeping, talking to one self etc?
i bite my nails sometimes but not very often, i used to bite my nails when i was little, i cry sometimes when
i think about past relationships but not often typically
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
i like my friends and wish they were more motivated, i like my boyfriend who i live wtih and sleep next to every night
i feel very good when i am with him
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
i sometimes worry i will run out of money and wont be able to support myself, i dream but not of the same things often
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
i dont eat meat, i like eggs, i like cheese, i like to eat mostly anything except meat and squash
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
normal
14. How is your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
less
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
i always have hated grilled zucchini
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
normal sweat, mostly under arms and head
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
bowels are normal, a little sticky but probly cause i dont eat enough fiber
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
i sleep very well, often on my left side
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
yes
20. What peculiar or strange sensation do you have in any part of your body at times? Do you sometimes feel as if .. in some part of the body?
none really, in my fingers sometimes tingle when outbreaks happen
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
i tried rus tox but not really correctly, i tried sepia and nat. muc. but didnt notice anything and wasnt sure how much to take really, nothing noticeable
happened, ive been taking dulcamara and it seems to be doing nothing. my face seems to be getting clearer but im having a bad outbreak in the genital area and 3 small blisters on my hands
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
none really, my grandma has lymphoma and my other grandparents are healthy
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance.
i am 5'3, dark short hair, dark brown eyes, i wear glasses, like to wear vintage clothing, dont shave my legs or underarms, dont like to wear socks usually, like to wear lots of layers of clothing
i like to go for the 'cute' look
24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)
If you are not having normal menstrual cycles, please answer the following questions:
(i am having normal menstrual cycles)
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general?
How long do they last? regular, 6 days
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods?
bad cramps the first 2 days
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive?
it varies, but usually fairly normal
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery?
sometimes its bright red near the begining of the period and darker brown at the end
- Do you notice any clots in the flow?
clots sometimes
Squiggy last decade
please take PULSATILLA 30C two doses everyday for a week. take the doses once in the morning and once in the evening, both in empty stomach.
please note after about 10 days the condition and sensations of the skin.
please note after about 10 days the condition and sensations of the skin.
♡ rishimba last decade
I started taking the Pulsatilla 30C last night, So far I've taken 2 doses of it.
The outbreak in the genital area is nearly cleared up (it got worse, then better after stoping the Dulcamara it seems, or maybe it just cleared up on its own.)
however, I am experiencing another outbreak: one blister on my tongue, one on my face and on my fingers. There was a blister on the left of my tongue yesterday but that one went away and now there is one on the right side. I think it will go away quickly though. My face has patchy dry spots where each tiny blister is located. There are 6 small, slightly reddish spots that started out looking like papercuts, 3 on different fingers on each hand. They are not very noticeable and dont ich but are unsightly. Also there are tiny blisters on my chest that look like little fever blisters that appear under the nose. Also let me note that some of these blisters you can squeeze and they act just like white head pimples. I have a positive outlook on things today but feel kindof emotional and helpless, but hopeful that in the next few days the Pulsatilla will help. Also the other day I noticed that around 8:00pm I felt uncomfortable. Also another thing I remembered, when I was young I would bite my nails a lot, I don't know if that helps at all knowing that. Is there anything else I can do while I wait for this to clear up? THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping me :)
The outbreak in the genital area is nearly cleared up (it got worse, then better after stoping the Dulcamara it seems, or maybe it just cleared up on its own.)
however, I am experiencing another outbreak: one blister on my tongue, one on my face and on my fingers. There was a blister on the left of my tongue yesterday but that one went away and now there is one on the right side. I think it will go away quickly though. My face has patchy dry spots where each tiny blister is located. There are 6 small, slightly reddish spots that started out looking like papercuts, 3 on different fingers on each hand. They are not very noticeable and dont ich but are unsightly. Also there are tiny blisters on my chest that look like little fever blisters that appear under the nose. Also let me note that some of these blisters you can squeeze and they act just like white head pimples. I have a positive outlook on things today but feel kindof emotional and helpless, but hopeful that in the next few days the Pulsatilla will help. Also the other day I noticed that around 8:00pm I felt uncomfortable. Also another thing I remembered, when I was young I would bite my nails a lot, I don't know if that helps at all knowing that. Is there anything else I can do while I wait for this to clear up? THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping me :)
Squiggy last decade
♡ rishimba last decade
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