Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction

[sometexan84]

Antivirals aren't the only thing.

Are you against trying Gingko Biloba?

 

[EddieB]

Antivirals aren't the only thing.

Are you against trying Gingko Biloba?

No, not at all. If you have reason to know it’s effective? Hard on the stomach? I just hate to waste money on supplements that I can’t use or do not help. I have boxes full of those...

 

[sometexan84]

Well, you should read the article yourself - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02367/full

But, it's Gingko Biloba. So, there's really not much downside. It's not prescription or anything. Check it out, see if you think it's worth it.

 

[EddieB]

Well, you should read the article yourself - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02367/full

But, it's Gingko Biloba. So, there's really not much downside. It's not prescription or anything. Check it out, see if you think it's worth it.

Sounds like a good thing no matter what. Did you use it, and/or know of a source/brand?

 

[sometexan84]

I did get it and am on it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Y27JYM

Article reference about dosage: 120mg twice daily, for 2-3 months (up to 6 months is safe, if needed)

And here's another thing I'm on that I believe is "good no matter what"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013OXAE0

 

[EddieB]

I did get it and am on it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Y27JYM
Thanks

Article reference about dosage: 120mg twice daily, for 2-3 months (up to 6 months is safe, if needed)

And here's another thing I'm on that I believe is "good no matter what"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013OXAE0

Already got the querciten going. Good price on the ginkgo, order tomorrow
Any thoughts on the Lauricidin?

 

[EddieB]

but I have this new pressure in my head and neck and throat,

I gotta ask, do you correlate the timing of the throat issues starting with starting the valcyclovir?

 

[sometexan84]

Any thoughts on the Lauricidin?

None, sorry

 

[sometexan84]

Monolaurin is supposed to work for HSV-1 as well it seems - https://www.healthline.com/health/monolaurin#takeaway

I'd look more into that

 

[toyfoof]

My doc has me on monolaurin, olive leaf extract, and l-lysine in addition to valtrex for antiviral.

 

[bthompsonjr1993]

My doc has me on monolaurin, olive leaf extract, and l-lysine in addition to valtrex for antiviral.

And how is that doing for you? How long have you been taking those?

 

[toyfoof]

And how is that doing for you? How long have you been taking those?

Honestly the only ones that I feel do anything are the lysine (I’ve been taking it for years to prevent cold sores) and the valtrex, which limits the flu-like symptoms of PEM. But my doc wants me to stay on the other two for antiviral properties, I may not feel anything but theoretically I’d be more susceptible to infection and PEM without them. It’s hard to know.

 

[ChookityPop]

Honestly the only ones that I feel do anything are the lysine (I’ve been taking it for years to prevent cold sores) and the valtrex, which limits the flu-like symptoms of PEM. But my doc wants me to stay on the other two for antiviral properties, I may not feel anything but theoretically I’d be more susceptible to infection and PEM without them. It’s hard to know.

How are you dosing valtrex? Would love to hear how other people dosing it too? How often, how big of a dose etc

 

[Pyrrhus]

How are you dosing valtrex? Would love to hear how other people dosing it too? How often, how big of a dose etc

For most applications of Valtrex, 1 gram in the morning and 1 gram at night is typically recommended.

Personally, I take twice that amount spread throughout the day, but my situation is not typical.

Some people have strong reactions and have a hard time tolerating even just 1 gram per day. These people sometimes take lower doses to avoid the unpleasant start-up effects of Valtrex. This is not officially recommended, since taking sub-optimal doses of a direct antiviral can lead to the virus becoming resistant to the drug. In these cases, it may actually be better to stop the drug altogether instead of taking a sub-optimal dose. This can be a difficult decision to make.

Hope this helps.

 

[EddieB]

I have an ongoing problem with gastritis and couldn’t tolerate valcyclovir. Tried half doses with food several times, and it burned me up. So I think it can be a bit rough on the stomach. Hopefully it will work for you.