How long does Valtrex take to work?
First, let me offer my condolences on your diagnosis. I remember when I was first diagnosed. I felt angry and ashamed and like no one would ever love me again. That part gets better – it really does. Since its your first outbreak, its very difficult to tell how long it will last. Some people have very very bad first outbreaks that last two or three weeks. Other people get milder ones that only last a few days. Either way, the antivirals will help shorten the length. Either way, if you don’t see any improvement in about two weeks – go back to your doctor. Please know that, for most people, the first outbreak is the worst. It is rare for an outbreak to be as bad, or last as long, as the very first one. So no matter what happens, don’t feel like its going to be like this forever. Your symptoms will get less severe, and your emotional pain will subside. It’s hard to believe that, but its true. And while I strongly encourage you to post questions that you have here on Y!A so that other, shy
