My mother was greatly helped with Lysine! Also look up what foods contain Arginine and avoid those. Someone else had mentioned nuts, chocolate is another culprit... lists are easy to find online. Arginine competes for absorption with Lysine, Lysine makes the virus go back into dormancy. Works super well for herpes type virus in general! For the nerve pain and damage try Hypericum homeopathic remedy or a topical St. Johnswort herbal infused oil, even St. Johswort extract pills may help, it's a nerve restorative... sending prayers for speedy recovery!