Genital HSV1 - so painful

Sasha

My husband has had cold sores as long as I’ve known him, and in the 14 years we’ve been together I’ve never contacted HSV. Then, about a week ago, it started burning when I peed, and today the doctor told me it was HSV1. It hurts SO BAD. I started valtrex last night, but I hear that’s most effective when you start at the beginning of an outbreak. How soon will I feel relief? I’m dying over here!