I'm about to hit up my doc but thought i'd see what i can find out here. I've had genital herpes since 1988. The last yr or so the OBs are getting worse and last longer. I changed from acyclovir to Famvir generic about 6 mos ago but while it helps the OB go away quicker, its back in a week or two. While I have normal stressors like everyone else, I don't think that is the cause. I've had some physical health issues, mostly arthritis type stuff w/ a knee arthroscopy, cortizone injections in my big toe and thumb, but other than hypothyroidism and the occasional GERD I don't have any other health issues. I'm getting worried. Plus the Famiv generic is $65 a script and its getting expensive refilling it every few weeks. I thought OB were supposed to slow down the longer you had it.View Thread