I have genital herpes, diagnosed from a visual examination at a GUM clinic (swab test results due back in 7 days). I have been put on Aciclovir (5 X 200mg pills a day for 5 days) and have just finished my second day on this medication.
The sores are still incredibly painful, I'm unable to walk properly, going to the toilet is total hell and I'm not able to work with the symptoms as bad as they are at the moment.
My question is how long does it usually take for the pain to subside after an initial sever outbreak?
What was your sexual history in the week leading into the sores?