Herpes Simplex and Nerve Pain

[roxyloxy]

I have had legions on my buttocks (both sides, and sometimes simultaneously) since I was about 6 or 7 years old, reappearing as often as twice per month, depending on stress level I think.  I was diagnosed with Shingles, but when I asked for a definitive diagnosis, they did blood tests (which show antibodies to shingles) and a biopsy of the legions.  The dermatologist now says they are Herpes Simplex blisters...genital herpes...not on my genitals but on my buttocks.  Now I am starting from scratch trying to figure out where the heck is the root cause of the pain in my sacroiliac joints, buttocks, and down the outsides (and sometimes front and back) of my legs...My question is this: could herpes simplex cause nerve pain the same way shingles does?  If not, do you have any ideas about this specific kind of pain?  I used to have a herniated disk, but therapy seemed to heal it, and I've had cortosone shots in my sacroiliac joints that made it MUCH MUCH worse...permanently...I'm a senior in college, a wife and mother of three, and I need to figure this out and either fix it and go to work, or get it diagnosed, and accept disability...but not knowing is driving me CRAZY!!!  Please help me.

Roxanne

[Jllini]

Use Mellissa essential oil aka Lemon Balm ..it will shorten duration of and over time reduce outbreaks everywhere barr genitals ..for that use the Lemon Balm cream..available in USA. Pray to God..help will come.

[shortybthe1]

What is the email i am sick in my stomach just found out

[amyd395]

Just saw your comment wondering what you just found out ive been reaching this myself because i have terrible stomach pain when i have a break out

[Kenlon]

Really interesting to hear everyone's experiences with this. A few months ago I started getting a tingling feeling all around my vulva. This went away after a month or so, however a couple weeks later I developed a severe acute burning pain (vulvodynia) on my left labia. This got worse throughout the day and worse sitting down, it lasted in total around 6 weeks and was torturous. The vulvodynia has now gone (changed my diet, upped the vitamins, did some physical therapy and a homeopathic remedy), however in the last few weeks I have developed a burning pain running down from my buttocks to the back of my knee, and sometimes (rarely) to my ankle. It is not bad enough to affect walking, however its taking its toll on me mentally and seems ever present, especially when walking.

I have never had a herpes outbreak with lesions, however recently a doctor mentioned that all of this nerve activity could be from herpes II. I was wondering if anyone has experienced such nerve pains/issues in the genital region and thighs that also never had an outbreak? I'm aware that many people that have herpes II are asymptomatic, however it seems a strange to have nerve pains and no outbreaks? Maybe it is unrelated

[LadyD4HSPs]

Genital herpes blisters can form inside the vagina and near or on the cervix. Genital herpes can also form inside the opening of the anus. This might be what is taking place.

[Giggle_it]

What did you find out from this?  They won't say this is herpes, but it sure itches, dries out, cracks & hurts like it.  

[nessa_hood]

You are the only person I've ever seen mention anything about the feet. The pain in my lower buttock and legs is so uncomfortable but i too have been suffering from SEVERE Foot pain. Never would have thought to put the two together.

[ill13632]

is it dangerous to treat HSV1 VZV with valtrex because it may cause brain damage and hearing damage?
well it seems some studies say that my hearing loss may be from a HSV1 breakout.  I went on 6 days of valtrex and it cleared up the infection, I don't know if I should repeat the 800mg 3x course for another week.  I think I seemed to regain my hearing clarity on some days on the medication??