I was diagnosed with herpes simplex 1&2 about a year ago. Like everyone who has experienced the first outbreak, I quickly realized the tingling and later a cold sore on my mouth. Devastating, shame and guilt ran down my spine. However, I really went into a depressive mode when I noticed the first sore on my buttocks. These symptoms rose especially during my periods and when I am drenched in stress because of the pain and embrassement. I have taken tons of self helped remedies,but it only calm the virus and allow it to go quiet. Thanks to Jim, and research, I am taking MMS.I have been on this for three days now and have been experiencing some intense pain from the break out on my buttocks. I am going to hang in there until I see, feel and breath some type of relief. Hopefully in the next week or two I will come back with some encouraging update.