Thrush a symptom of herpes outbreak ? Posted: 07-08-08 13:12pm
Just a bit of history for anyone
reading...I am 23 yo female, and I
contracted HSV-1 about two years ago from
an ex partner. My first outbreak was very
nasty and extremely painful that lasted
for a good 3-4 weeks and obviously I am
petrified of that happening again!
However, I haven't had a recurrent
outbreak since (almost two years now) but
I can't really remember the initial signs
of having a herpes outbreak. My memory of
it is a bit of a blur but I do recall
having a bit of a thrush problem at the
very start? I was very prone to thrush
before I had my first herpes outbreak but
haven't really had it since the outbreak,
things have been reasonably well in order.
However, I am now suffering from what I
think is thrush? To describe without TMI
(!), the area down below is really red and
inflamed and is starting to get quite
painful and uncomfortable. I have also
noticed that it feels like a rash, there
are lots of small bumps that I can feel
but can't really see clearly and I was
wondering is this a common symptom of
thrush or could it be an early warning
sign of another outbreak? Yeah like I
said, my memory is vague and just
wondering if someone could give me
someperspective on this?
Thrush is yeast infection and has nothing
with the herpes infection which is a viral
infection. Typical for herpes outbreak is
transformation of the lesions. At the
beginning there are red bums that turn in
to vesicles and then erosions. Erosions
get covered with crusts and finally the
crusts disappear in 2-3 weeks. Lesions are
usually itching, burning and painful.
Swollen inguinal lymph glands can be also
present.
Thrush lesions are red and itching covered
with white drips. There are vaginal
discharge and very itching urination.
There is no evolution of the lesions.
Thrush can be efficiently treated with
local anti-yeast suppositories in 3 days.
Herpes needs longer treatment.
You should visit your gynecologist about
your problem.
