Viral (herpes SV1) infection of facial nerves & Valtrex

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Hi all,

I am not sure whether it is appropriate for me to ask this question on

this forum which is clearly geared towards helping autistic childen.

I have however been prescribed both Valtrex and MB12 for a facial pain

condition I have suffered from constantly for the last 5 years. (It's

very serious - the pain is completely disabling, and I spend most of

my time resting and reading.)

A doctor I recently saw believes that I may have a herpes infection

(HSV-1)in my facial nerves. I have previously had some positive but

not long lasting improvement on both antibiotics and antifungals. It

makes sense then, reading the posts, about the possibility of a

" smoldering virus " . I am also extremely exhausted - which is a viral

symptom. (I have a long herpes history since contracting the virus as

a 2 yr old.)

Since starting first natural antivirals (2 weeks) and then adding in

Valtrex (2 weeks) my pain has increased. I am a bit worried about

this, as you can imagine, and I am wondering if anyone has any ideas

on HOW LONG I should stay on the treatment if I continue to have

increased pain, or just no improvement (ie if I do return to the

general base line pain I had before treatment started)?

I would be extremely grateful for any advice anyone might have to

offer!!!!

Yours

ne.