does anyone else get it on butt cheek ?

[carmenita]

I get my outbreaks on the butt cheeks. This is the reason I didn't know I had HSV2 -- pimples on butt cheeks are so common. It's pretty difficult for me, too, because of that. I never know if I'm getting an outbreak or if I just have a normal zit. I get nervous at every little red bump. I've tried to solve this problem by using an exfoliating cream (to limit the ingrown hairs that could make me panic!). At least I have a nice soft butt now!

But seriously, if anyone else has the same OB location, I"d love to know your experiences. I've heard about "tingling" but I don't seem to get any tingling whatsoever to warn me something's coming. I've had what I think is tingling on the lip (I also have HSV1), that feels sort of like fizzy water on the edge of my lip, without OBs (I've only had a cold sore once), but I've never felt anything similar below the waist.

I've only known I had this since my third OB, and so may not be recognizing the prodromes, but it seems like the OB just appears out of nowhere, and I only notice it because it itches. By that time it's already a red welt, like a big mosquito bite. I vaguely remember having lower backache once, but can't remember if it was pre-OB or not. Now and then I've had pains in the back of the thighs, but again, can't remember when with regard to the OB.

Anyone have prodromes that I might be missing? I'd like to be able to see them coming. Please tell me how it happens for you.

[1FineStallion]

I know its been a long time since you posted this...but I get herpes on my Left butt cheek infrequently...NEVER thought it could be herpes!!!! Until I went to derm doc and showed him a pic I had taken; he knew right away. I was devastated and shocked!!! I didn't realize you could get genital herpes in non genital places!
I have not found anyone else who has had it on their butt cheek. What has worked for you? Do you have scarring? My butt is a very nice butt and probably my best body part so I am sooooo bummed about this!!!

[dumplinsmom]

Actually, I have HSV2 and I get it in the genital area and also on my butt cheek. I was diagnosed in September and, even though I've read it does not leave a scar, it has left a scar. I believe it's from me scratching it though. I'm still get used to what I have so I can really help you regarding the prodomes.

[livelaughlove]

anything in the "boxer short" area is fair game for genital hsv.

[cingyg]

I think I have it on my butt cheek too - 6-8 red bumps that look like mosquito bites and itch like crazy. There are no blisters, just bumps. I'm not sure what to do since I haven't had an outbreak in 20 years, at least not one that I realized I was having. At what point do you need to see a Dr.?

[Shayna]

My outbreaks have been on my butt cheek, too. I've only had two but they were in the same place each time. I just ride it out- take my suppliments and soak in an epsom salts bath when the itch is bothering me. They do itch like crazy there, don't they!

I'm not sure a doctor would do anything more than give you anti viral drugs. Personally, I can't take the acyclovir. I lost a lot of hair the two times I took it.

I would suggest getting more rest, watch what your eating and drinking, and try to boost your immune system. Hopefully that will shorten the ob and keep the next one at bay.

[dumplinsmom]

The only thing the docs can do is provide the medicine to help speed up the healing process but that's about it. My doctor did tell me to put a gauze over the one's I had on my butt, not sure why.

[cbadbf]

My gf gets her OBs in her anal cleft at the very top where her butt cheeks spread, kinda where the "t" portion of a thong is if that helps.

[tidy1]

I get outbreaks on my butt too. Big nasty ones, near the top and close to the crack. They were really painful and super itchy and my under wear or jeans would rub against it and remind me of it's disgustingness. At one point they seemed out of control! One time I had 3 subsequent outbreaks. I was at my whitts end. I talked to my OBGYN and she said she has some patients that have complained about the same thing, so I guess we're not alone. I've since been taking Valtrex and the outbreaks are MUCH smaller. Sometimes one begins to appear then goes away without fully erupting into fluid filled blisters. My advice....if they get bothersome, cover with gauze with a medical tape border so it can get air and heal. This helps buffer the sore from iritating clothing, plus you can give it a light scratch here and there without damaging your skin.

[dumplinsmom]

My outbreaks on the butt were just as yours, big, at the top by the crack. You know, my doc told me the same thing about the gauze and tape. I used that during my butt outbreaks. I think I may have already mentioned this, but I've had H since Sep 08. When I got it, the butt outbreaks and outbreaks period just seemed to not want to go away. Maybe I was having back to back outbreaks but it seemed to never end. I think it may have been due to all the stress and being depressed. Now, it's been a while since I've had an outbreak. Sometimes I feel one coming on but it has not been a full outbreak. I'm trying a new diet, plus eliminated pop and caffeine, and I also take daily Valtrex. I take the daily Valtrex because my initial outbreaks did not seem to want to go away.