Brief Answer: Thanks for your question, I will do my best Detailed Answer: was your herpes a rectal outbreak? or was it a vaginal outbreak? I am wondering if you are sure that the rectal burning is due to herpes, or possibly something else. rectal burning is not a typical symptom of herpes. please let me know and we can try to figure this out.

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Brief Answer: Thanks for the your question Detailed Answer: I am so sorry that you have been uncomfortable for so long. I am almost certain that the discomfort is not due to herpes. that is for several reasons. the main reason is that you have had the pain for much longer than herpes would last. herpes usually goes away after a few days, sometimes a week or two, but no longer than that. also, you have been taking meds for herpes and it hasn't helped. it is much more likely that it is due to something else. the most common is hemorrhoids, that can definitely cause burning and blisters like you describe, and it is more likely in the area that you describe. I would recommend that you try a medication like preparation H and see if that helps. if not, you may need to ask your doctor for a prescription steroid cream. I hope this helps, please let me know if you need any more information

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