Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is the prodrug to acyclovir. The liver converts valacyclovir to acyclovir in the body. Valacyclovir is good for HSV1 and 2 and VCV and is usually considered to be safer than Valcyte (valganciclovir).
That means you would recommend to Switch to valtrex?
I googled Mollaret's meningitis. Does it have anything to do with CFS? Sorry, but I don't understand the connection right now.
And is valacyclovir Not more effective than acyclovir?
I think it's more effective because it has a longer half life so more stable blood levels of the drug.
Mollarets symptoms to me look alot like cfsme, possibly a sub group. Fatigue, ongoing headaches and seems cyclic due to the virus reactivating regularly. The cause is usually hsv2 but can come from VZV, wouldn't suprise me if it's all the herpes viruses.
Depends on what you're fighting. HSV1 and 2 can be fought with acyclovir - I've been on 800mg 2x daily in the past.
Best to get current results if possible. I've had both EBV and HHV6 reactivate (PCR positive, not just antibodies) at least 3 times over the past 8 years. Sometimes it's one, sometimes the other, sometimes with HSV2. The tests can also miss an active virus, so retesting can sometimes find something that's been hiding.
Finally, my doctor switched me to tenofovir. It apparently has effect against EBV in research. It was much cheaper, and after 2 months on it 18 months ago, I haven't had any reactivations since.
. I do go to the gym twice a week, so usually pem it the following day but slowly getting stronger and abit fitter.
When did you start to feel better from Acyclovir and Valcyte?
This means that laboratory results can change during a therapy, and it is necessary to adjust the medication accordingly. Isn't it true that this would be nearly impossible without the support of an experienced doctor?
That means Tenofovir helped you to feel better or to stay healthy?
That means famvir and Valcyte was the Game changer for you? What for viruses did you have?Valcyte can work and can be hard to tolerate and expensive. I ran it for 18months but really 6 months would have been enough as I saw no benefit after that. But also looking back, I think if I just ran famvir, I'd be in the same place I am now.
I think famvir has a broader range of action than what it's indicated for going by my experience and what I've seen from others over the years. I think it can work on ebv, cmv and hhv6. I think it's pro's over valtrex is that famvir has a long intracellular half life of 18hrs, from memory, which I think improves its effectiveness. The blood level half life is similar to valtrex which is about 4hrs. I've found dosing 500mg twice a day effective.
I think it also helps to try to improve your nk function and T cell function. If you can find a good affordable source of Immunovir or cycloferon, they can help improve immune function.
Antivirals are a long term treatment, but I'd give it atleast 3 months to notice some improvements. Some people can stop antivirals after a few years and others like me can't. I've been on antivirals since 2009. I take NAC to help protect the liver from an potential long term stress from medications.
I'm currently functioning at an 8 or 9 out of 10 but made some big life changes at the start of this year. I've moved out of a capital city and down sized so I have no mortgage and I work a very casual job, so have plenty of time to rest. I've had some investment things I've worked towards when I first got cfs as I knew I wasn't going to be able to work until I was 65, I'm now 53. My wife is happy to work, non cfs people don't have the ability to sit around and do nothing for days at a time,
I think if I had to work a full 8hr day 2 days a week plus, I'd probably function at less than an 8 out of 10 and there would be no gym stuff.
Hopefully that helps
Acyclovir started helping HSV2 symptoms within 2 days. Valcyte gradually helped with fatigue from EBV and HHV6 over 3-48 months.
To stay healthy and keep the viruses from reactivating.
I'd be happy for a doctor willing to order tests and prescribe drugs for problems identified on the tests. Having had the viruses repeatedly reactivate and do serious damage to my health, I think it's useful to retest after any major physical stress - eye surgery, dental surgery, COVID or COVID vaccines, etc - all reactivatedeither my HHV6 or EBV.
That's 5 years ago. Gives you clues for what to look for now.
Yes! PCR tests are best. For anything you've had a positive results in in the past. And anything else it's likely you were exposed to. Definitely EBV.
What do you think are the pathogens that pose the greatest problem based on my previous lab results? And which medications should I use to treat these pathogens? For the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), medications such as Valcyte and Tenofovir would be appropriate, while Aciclovir or Valaciclovir could be considered for the treatment of other pathogens Like HSV ,correct? Or anything Else, i forgot?
