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Hi, 1- i'm wondering why i get hsv-1 every couple months.2- i'm a young adult, i sleep ~ 6hrs a night, will it affect me in the long run? if so, how? thx

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Suppress the Virus: You sound like you need to go on a daily dose of anti-herpes medication to break this cycle and perhaps through that lessen the flare ups you are experiencing. Your doctor should know how to prescribe the suppressive dose.

Answered 7/30/2013

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A member asked:

Hi, 1- i'm wondering why i get hsv-1 every couple months.2- i'm a young adult, i sleep ~ 6hrs a night, will it affect me in the long run? if so, how? thx

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