What Can You Take Over The Counter For Herpes

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Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)

What Is Herpes? Herpes simplex refers to a group of viruses that infect humans. Like herpes zoster (shingles, see Fact Sheet 509 ), herpes simplex causes painful skin eruptions. Itching and tingling are usually the first signs, followed by a blister that breaks open. The infection stays dormant in nerve cells. This is called "latency." However, it can become active again with no warning. Herpes can be active without symptoms or visible signs....

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over the counter meds

how come people taking hiv meds can not take over the counter meds?...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Who told you that? That is not true... Read more »

over the counter meds!

Can over the counter medications, specifically cold and flu medications cause a false negative ELISA?Thank You....

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

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Over counter control for gas

I take Cixivan Stavudine, Epivir & Norvir after 7 am & pm meal. What, if any, is the best over the counter remedy for The terrible Flatulence I sometimes have. I tried an Rx Enzime for relief and it made it worse. Also what is best Rx for...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

No easy answer. You might want to check to see if there is an element of lactose intolerance involved (taking lactaid with meals). Sometimes improving gut transit my adding a bulking agent will help after several weeks (such as Fibercon tables or... Read more »

CD4 and viral load counter for routine home use

Hi,Is there any CD4 and viral load counter machine of small price for home purpose (like one touch glucometer for diabetics)? Can u please suggest some companies and their prices (to be shipped internationally to asian countries)?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Currently there ares no home-based CD4 or viral load machines. Companies are indeed working to try to make the needed machines more affordable and portable, with an eye towards improving access to these critically... Read more »

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over the counter wart remover for genitals?

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Hi. I have noticed some white colored bumps near my testicles, and I have one that is larger, and the other few are very small. I was wondering if it was safe to use an over the counter wart remover such as "duofilm" it is like "Compound W" I... Read more »

genital herpes or herpes simplex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Could herpes cause changes in your mouth like dry mouth, white hairy tongue? Thanks for your response.

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Herpes question.....

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Can having herpes cause you seroconvert later and test positive later than someone who doesn't have herpes? Read more »

herpes?

Posted by sadface, 4 Replies

How soon is TOO soon for a herpes blood test???

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