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How can i tell if i am about to or starting to have a herpes outbreak? are there pre symptoms or indicators?

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Prodrome: Some patients experience a tingling sensation prior to the blister eruption. This is due to the stimulation of the neurons by the emerging virus.

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Answered 9/18/2017

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A member asked:

How can i tell if i am about to or starting to have a herpes outbreak? are there pre symptoms or indicators?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Friedman answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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