Doctor Turns to Homeopathy After Antivirals Fail For His Genital Herpes
A fifty-five-year-old male, Dr. R.S. (Patient ID: 23252), sought treatment at Life Force Homeopathy for his chronic condition of genital herpes, which had been troubling him since July 2019. The condition was characterized by painful blisters and pustular eruptions on the penis. The patient had been on antiviral medication since July 2021, which provided temporary relief but did not prevent relapses, prompting him to explore homeopathic options.
Before he visited Life Force, Dr. R.S. had experienced episodes of herpes outbreaks approximately three times a month, each lasting about 7-10 days. These episodes were accompanied by significant itching and burning sensations, which were temporarily alleviated by cold water applications. Despite ongoing antiviral treatment with T. Herpekind 400mg, the symptoms recurred.
Dr. R.S. also reported associated complaints of Benign Enlargement of the Prostate (BEP) since 2014 and Prostatitis, for which he had taken treatment at Life Force before starting treatment for his current complaints. He also suffered from Acidity since 2000 and managed minor episodes with over-the-counter antacids.
Upon detailed case analysis, Dr. R.S.''s general health was average. He maintained a vegetarian diet and preferred less spicy foods and seasonal fruits. His thirst and perspiration levels were normal, and he was tolerant to both heat and cold. He lived a smooth life with a small family. Emotionally, he described himself as mostly happy, with minimal negative emotions.
His family medical history revealed no hereditary diseases, and there were no significant illnesses in his past other than the current herpes and acidity complaints.
Dr. Rajesh Shah studied Dr. R.K.''s case in detail and based on the comprehensive analysis, Dr. Shah prescribed Medorrhinum 200c tailored to Dr. R.S.''s specific symptoms and overall constitution.
Follow-ups:
November 4, 2022, the patient showed moderate improvement with reduced frequency of outbreaks (twice/month), decreased number of eruptions, and better control of itching and burning. No conventional medication was being taken at this time, suggesting a positive response to the alternative treatment approach.
On February 24, 2023, the patient demonstrated good improvement, with the condition being stable. Itching occurred only once every two weeks, and no new eruptions were reported, indicating a continued positive response to treatment.
In April 2023, the patient reported a mild relapse and new eruptions with itching.
In July 2023, after approximately five months, the patient showed stable improvement. Notably, the patient did not require antibiotics during the previous flare-up in April, suggesting increasing resilience to the condition.
From August 2023 to January 2024, the patient was stable with the homeopathic medicines, and no flare-ups or acute episodes of herpes were reported. A pattern was confirmed where symptoms would appear if the medication was discontinued. The patient had successfully stopped all allopathic medication for approximately one year.
From February 2024 to April 2024, the patient reported burning and itching, which was controlled with Herpikind tablets.
In June 2024, the patient reported that he had a flare-up in April 2024 with blister formation, which was controlled with Herpikind.
In September 2024, the patient reported having experienced boils and blisters on the penis for 15 days, attributed to a 15-day gap in medication. The patient took Herpikind for 5 days to manage the flare-up. Mild itching and burning were present, but the condition was noted to have been better before this episode.
From October 2024 to February 2025, the patient reported being stable with occasional burning and itching and one episode of blisters in January, for which he had taken a course of Herpiking for 10 days.
In March 2025, during the latest follow-up, the patient showed good improvement. The disease remained stable with no boils, blisters, itching, or burning. The patient had not taken Herpikind since January 2025, demonstrating sustained improvement and reduced dependency on conventional medication.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates successful management of genital herpes over approximately 2.5 years, with progressive improvement. The patient transitioned from conventional antiviral dependency to effective alternative management, with occasional brief returns to conventional treatment during flare-ups. Mr. R.S.''s journey under the care of Dr. Shah at Life Force Homeopathy underscores the potential of individualized homeopathic prescriptions in providing significant relief and improving the quality of life for patients with similar chronic ailments.
- Case study written by Dr.Nafisa D, Associate doctor to Dr.Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom.)