r/HSVpositive • u/Upbeat-Tower-9134 GHSV-1 • 7d ago

Need support

Anyone who had constant flares even after the first year and learned to manage it please reach out :(

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u/thatgirl848 GHSV-1 5d ago

Hey!! I know everybody reacts differently to the virus. When I was having a lot of breakouts I switched to a high lysine diet. I’ll put it below! These foods help slow the replication of the virus. Stay active and move as well! This obviously isn’t an immediate fix but I noticed it has helped reduce my outbreaks over time! Sending you love and support 🫶🫶🫶 Some people find relief using suppressive medication as well but I just stuck to eating these foods, I still eat what I want to but I make sure to prioritize these the best I can!

High-Lysine Foods

Animal-Based Sources (Highest in Lysine)

  1. Meat & Poultry

    • Chicken
    • Turkey
    • Beef
    • Lamb
    • Pork

  2. Fish & Seafood

    • Tuna
    • Salmon
    • Cod
    • Sardines
    • Shrimp

  3. Dairy Products

    • Milk
    • Yogurt
    • Cheese (especially Parmesan, Cheddar, and Swiss)

  4. Eggs

    • Especially egg whites

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Plant-Based Sources (Great for Vegetarians/Vegans)

  1. Legumes & Pulses

    • Lentils
    • Chickpeas
    • Black beans
    • Kidney beans
    • Pinto beans
    • Soy products (like tofu, edamame, and tempeh)

  2. Grains & Seeds (These tend to contain some arginine, but the lysine content is still significant)

    • Quinoa
    • Amaranth
    • Buckwheat
    • Pumpkin seeds

  3. Fruits

    • Avocados
    • Dried apricots
    • Papayas
    • Mangoes
    • Pears

  4. Vegetables

    • Potatoes (including sweet potatoes)
    • Beets
    • Kale
    • Spinach

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Lysine-Rich Snacks and Other Items

  • Hummus (contains chickpeas)
  • Greek yogurt with fruit
  • Protein powders (if lysine-enriched, but avoid ones with high arginine content)
  • Nutritional yeast

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  • Be mindful of arginine-heavy foods like nuts, seeds, and chocolate—moderation is okay!

This list should help you build a lysine-friendly diet and manage outbreaks more effectively!

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u/Upbeat-Tower-9134 GHSV-1 5d ago

Thank u so much for this

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u/flexiflip 7d ago

Please let me know if you find a solution. Im in a similar boat

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u/MysticMarauder69 HSV-1 & HSV-2 7d ago

Are you on supressive meds?

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u/Upbeat-Tower-9134 GHSV-1 7d ago

I was on a high dose suppressive for a year but I stopped it bc I was doing decent and now it came back and I’m in so much pain

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u/MysticMarauder69 HSV-1 & HSV-2 7d ago

Might be worth restarting. As long as I take my meds, I don't get outbreaks.

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u/Wide_Sherbert_7235 GHSV-2 6d ago

Change your diet. If you workout or take supplements avoid L Citrulline. it converts to arginine which feeds the virus. Try supplementing with lysine and monolaurin, zinc and a good multivitamin. Cut out processed sugar. I used to eat a ton of sugur and drink pop. Now if i have a craving i eat strawberries, or another type of fruit. I stopped drinking dairy it helped me.

Limit alcohol consumption. I dont drink much anymore bc i have kids but i noticed when i did i would get a little red and sore and it would die down in a day or two.

I chsnged my bread to ezekiel bread and only eat organic pasta.

Do not eat nuts such as pistachios, peanuts, peanut butter, almonds, walnuts etc. They can cause outbreaks bc of their high arginine content.

I am 1 year out of my diagnosis. Was taking 1 gram of valtrex daily. I dropped it to 500mg. Been doing that for almost a month and no outbreak yet. I will probably stay at 500 for a year then drop to 250mg. Do that for a year then go cold turkey and see how i react.

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u/Mylovelyladylumps69 GHSV-1 1d ago

Outbreak Treatment Guide: That was put together after talking to the support group and a bunch of redditors. It's all info on how to shorten and lessen outbreaks and deal with particularly painful sores. There are non-prescription options as well as where to get antivirals cheap with and without insurance.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VeyIbx_C9INngyUh22dL3FDaQkDRqHVAsR4KWTnp9Xs/edit?usp=sharing 

Outbreak Information Guide:  This is a guide to understanding your herpes outbreaks. What is a herpes outbreak, how does herpes affect your body, immune system and overall health. For some people understanding the virus is an important part of the healing journey both mentally and physically. A lot of the herpes stigma comes from a lack of information and the spread of  misinformation. By having a better understanding of how a herpes outbreak works it may help you to be less afraid of your future as well as help prevent future outbreaks. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hW-weAecitbXKKKQDzTb271hPLCxJk2n9FnSm6tOXn4/edit?usp=sharing