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Nerve Pain with Herpes Outbreak: Causes, Treatments, and Remedies
Understanding and Managing Herpes-Related Nerve Pain
Living with herpes can be challenging, especially when outbreaks cause not just skin symptoms but also nerve pain. Herpes-related nerve pain, or neuropathy, can be distressing and significantly affect your quality of life. This blog post will explore the causes of nerve pain associated with herpes, various treatments available, and effective home remedies to help you manage this discomfort.
What Causes Nerve Pain During a Herpes Outbreak…
Embracing Every Part of Your Life: Including Herpes
Wow, friends, it’s the first week of 2025, and it feels so good to be back with you all! Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays, but I’m definitely ready to know what day it is and maybe cut back on the pumpkin pies and cookies. (Although, if you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen I just baked another batch of chocolate chip cookies—oops!)
As many of you know, I had a baby in early November, and life’s been a bit of a blur. But now that Conrad is two months old, I think we’ve ma…
Protecting Your Family from Herpes
Practical Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe from Cold Sores and Genital Herpes
Herpes is a common virus that can cause both oral and genital infections. Understanding how to protect your family from herpes, particularly during outbreaks, is essential for maintaining their health and well-being. In this post, we’ll discuss strategies for preventing the spread of cold sores (oral herpes) and genital herpes within your household, while also ensuring that affection and normal…
Setting New Year's Resolutions: Living Well with Herpes in 2025
Goals and Strategies for Managing Herpes and Improving Your Health
As the new year approaches, it's the perfect time to set resolutions and goals for improving your health and managing herpes. Living well with herpes involves taking proactive steps to support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. In this post, we'll explore practical strategies for setting and achieving your health goals in 2025.
One of the first steps in setting New Year's resolutions is to reflect on the past year…
The Role of Antiviral Medications in Managing Herpes
How Antiviral Treatments Can Help Control Outbreaks
Antiviral medications play a crucial role in managing herpes, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks and lower the risk of transmission. Understanding how these medications work and how to use them effectively can significantly improve your quality of life. In this post, we'll explore the role of antiviral medications in managing herpes and provide tips for their effective use.
Antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valac…
Timeless Dating Advice: Wisdom from Every Season of Life
We're back—or more like I’m back—writing weekly blog posts! If you’ve been following along, you know I had my second baby in November, so it’s taken me a little time to find my rhythm again. Last night, I managed to snag a solid three-hour sleep chunk and hit a total of seven hours—so, I’m feeling surprisingly chipper today! Let’s dive into this week’s topic, which was inspired by one of our incredible support group calls.
If you’ve been here a while, you know how much I love our Monday cal…
Herpes Myths and Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions
Separating Fact from Fiction About Herpes
Herpes is a common condition, but it’s surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. These false beliefs can create unnecessary fear, stigma, and misunderstanding. In this post, we’ll debunk some of the most common myths about herpes and provide accurate, fact-based information to help you understand the condition better.
One prevalent myth is that only promiscuous people get herpes. This is simply not true. Herpes can affect anyone, regardless of t…
The Hidden Cost of Hatred: How Letting Go of Anger Toward Your Gifter Can Set You Free
Here’s a great video on hate. I’ve talked about this before on our calls and at our retreat. When we harbor ill will toward someone (our "gifter"), it doesn’t impact him or her nearly as much as it impacts you. You see, our ego—or subconscious—doesn’t differentiate between thinking ill will toward someone else and thinking it about ourselves. Ultimately, when you send negative energy toward another person, your subconscious interprets it as directed inward.
For those of…
Managing Herpes During the Holiday Season: Tips for Staying Outbreak-Free
Practical Strategies for Enjoying the Holidays Without Stressing About Herpes
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and sometimes stress. For those living with herpes, managing the condition during this busy time can be challenging. However, with some practical strategies, you can enjoy the holidays without worrying about herpes outbreaks. In this post, we'll explore tips for staying outbreak-free during the holiday season.
One of the biggest triggers for herpes outbreaks…
Wondering If You’re Experiencing a Herpes Outbreak? Here’s What You Need to Know
As you all know, I love our weekly support group calls. It warms my heart to meet with people from all over the world, with different upbringings, cultures, and demographics, and to see us unite on one topic. We are all going to get through our diagnosis, and we're going to be able to live our lives with herpes.
When I was diagnosed in 2011, I felt so alone, scared, and lost. I would cry daily, sitting in my sorrow and misery. It was isolating and terrifying. As you all know, there are so m…