second try---forbidden topic?!

[mtbdarby]

Jasmine, what are you struggling with specifically? I'm willing to chat....or PM me.

[Veronica]

I don't think it's a forbidden topic. Just not one (thankfully!) that I've had to deal with.

V.

[Nanci]

I knew a guy that had herpes that was a very active successful MTBer/triathlete. Unfortunately, he died this year. I don't know the circumstances of that. That's the only person I could think of to refer you to- and it's too late.

Nanci

[SadieKate]

jasmine, no topics are forbidden but this board has been spammed so many times that we get a little leary of someone's first post about any potential "odd" topic. Not to mention, you gave folks less than 24 hours to respond. We're not all sitting here waiting for your posts. Someone might have valuable info but she's on vacation right now or off riding. Be patient and in the mean time find the "Getting to Know You" thread and introduce yourself.

[Brandi]

I would like to know what is bothering you too. Are you getting raw when riding? And I don't think it is the exercise that is bothering it it is most of the time stress. I get cold sores on my mouth. Basically the same thing ( my grandmother had them, and when I was a kid I don't think we knew that kissing people when you had one would transmit it, so it is my grandmother's legacy). Through the years they have lessend. Unfortunatly gave them to my DH. And he get's these huge one's. I feel bad about it too. But after 19 years it happen's. But everytime he get's stressed it happen's. My frined suggests you just keep yourself (excuse my frankness here) well lubbed with an anti itch cream. Don't put it inside you. Just the outter parts. Hydrocortizon (however you spell it. she gets the little blister's and said tis works for her. Besides she said the med's cost more then they are worth unless you have really bad outbreaks? Then the med's should help. Do you breakout a lot?
And i agree with Sadiekate, you got to give us time. We all have busy lives and it is not always easy to comment right away. And it is true we are scared of spam here too! This is a good group of supportive women you just have to be patient with us sometimes. Besides yesterday was Monday and everyone seem's to be dealing with bad weather right now. Hope everyone is doing better today!

[mtbdarby]

Jasmine,
Sorry, I didn't see your first post. Sadly, I admit I have the same issue. The drugs or cream never worked for me and IMO weren't worth the money. I also find that my outbreaks are friction related, not stress related. Point in case - after my long ride this weekend I have a blister.

To prevent I agree with Brandi - keep the area well lubed and remove those shorts as soon as you're done and get the area dry. If you get an outbreak, keep the area dry. Believe it or not, my dr. recommended drying the area with a hair dryer after a shower/bath. It helps the healing process. Anti-itch creams help with the annoying itch. If the sores are internal, all the more reason to try and keep it dry. Feel free to go commando around the house if necessary.

As a tri athlete I think friction could be a big problem for you, but stress does play a part for some people. You need to identify your trigger and eliminate it. Some people will get a tingling feeling before an outbreak to warn you. Take note if you do. Obviously, no physical activities when you have an outbreak but I'm sure you know that.

Hope that helps some.

[Brandi]

MTBDARBY-Do you think friction causes the outbreak or just makes you feel it more?