I tested positive by swabbing a lesion for genital HSV 1 about 2.5 years ago. I haven’t had another outbreak since until about 3 months ago. I did not take any antiviral meds at first because although I had lesions there were no symptoms and I was hoping it would go away on its own. After 2-3 weeks it was not going away so I took acyclovir (400mg 3x/day for 5 days). The lesions went away for a few days but came back. I took 2 more rounds of the meds. Same thing happened. My ob/gyn suggested I take 800mg acyclovir 2x/day for 3 months. I am on day 13 of this higher dose and I am still getting new lesions. Is this normal? As you can imagine I am quite frustrated. I will also add my husband gets cold sores. We have not had intercourse on the small chance he could get HSV1 on his genitals. We have only fooled around using our hands. A few times he used some of his spit. Is it possible the lesions are coming back because of his spit? Thank you!