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Have hsv2 but sometimes get the prodromal nerve pain on my arms, most recently my face, eye, nose. goes away with valtrex (valacyclovir). can hsv travel up spine?

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Dr. Mary David answered

Doesn't travel: The virus doesn't travel thru the nerves. It can be spread by contact from a sore to broken skin anywhere on the body. I have seen patients with outbreaks around their nails. It is more likely in your case that these are the systemic symptoms of the viral syndrome which can involve the whole body.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

Have hsv2 but sometimes get the prodromal nerve pain on my arms, most recently my face, eye, nose. goes away with valtrex (valacyclovir). can hsv travel up spine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

Dr Willson agreed

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