Zoster (Herpes) Virus Info: Is there anyway I can treat my genital herpes without going to the doctor?

Is there anyway I can treat my genital herpes without going to the doctor?

If required, take a painkiller, e.g. ibuprofen, paracetamol or soluble aspirin. This reduces pain and inflammation. (Always follow manufacturers' instructions - and don't take aspirin if you have been told not to by a doctor.)
Wash your hands before touching blisters/sores (e.g. when applying medication) as you could introduce bacteria. This could cause an additional infection and delay the healing process.
Apply a local anaesthetic ointment, e.g. Lignagel 2 % or lidocaine 5% ointment (this used to be called lignocaine). These may be used on genital or facial sores. If you need a stronger anaesthetic try Xylocaine 10% spray. Dab on (or spray on) as required to relieve pain, especially before urinating - see below. (These are all available from a pharmacy without a prescription.) Occasionally lignocaine/xylocaine can cause hypersensitivity. If it makes your skin more sore, stop using it and your skin will return to normal.
Keep the sores moist, e.g. apply petroleum jelly/Vaseline.
Keep the area clean: washing gently once a day is sufficient. Many people have found a warm salt water solution (1 teaspoon to 1 pint water) very soothing. Gently bathe the area using cotton wool.
Avoid scented soap and deodorants. It is best not to use wipes, gel or soap in this area, but if you do, use an unscented brand.
Avoid over-washing as this can increase irritation and delay healing.
Dab dry carefully with a tissue after washing or use a hair dryer set at 'cold'.
To reduce itching, keep the area as cool as is practical: try an ice pack well-wrapped in cloth for as long as you like (90 minutes). DO NOT put ice directly on the skin.
Women who experience pain when peeing during a first episode can try peeing while in the bath or shower, or sitting on the edge of the bath and pouring water over the area. This will dilute the urine and ease discomfort. Or pee through a tube or into a bottle to prevent urine coming into contact with the sores. You can put lignocaine/lidocaine BP ointment on the area about 15 minutes before urinating to anaesthetize the area, or use petroleum jelly/Vaseline or Orabase on the sore as a barrier.

Do not over-treat the sores - let the skin heal. Symptoms will heal with or without treatmentThe above answer is a lot of good tricks for you to use. And like they said, herpes is going to happen and heal itself in a matter of a week or two. I was actually just diagnosed and being in the same position you are in, am now on state insurance where visits and meds are covered. If you really are in need, I advise looking into that.
Its going to be painful too- wear loose clothing, sit on cushions, anything you can do is helpful! Good luck to you and hope you find some relief.L-Lysine. In some cases, it can even work better than Valtrex and other prescription strength medications. Plus, it's over-the-counter so it's accessible, cheaper and very effective.