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Cold Sores

shiningstar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:07:55 GMT

First time I have had a cold sore. How can I get rid of it in like 3 days? Family function coming up and pictures will look awful will a red swollen lip. HELP..thanks

Re: Cold Sores

Dominosmom — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:15:56 GMT

Get some lysine tablets and take a tablet several times a day. IT helps fight the sore. BUy Abreva cream and keep the spot lubricated. I use Vaseline. Don't let it dry out to much. And drink plenty of water. In three days it won't disappear but will look much better.

Re: Cold Sores

elrager — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:30:19 GMT

I take oil of oregano for allergies. In my research on oil of oregano, there is a TON of info on using this for cold sores and other viral infections. Can be applied topically or taken orally or both! Google it! Good luck!

Re: Cold Sores

Lilysmom — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:14:04 GMT

One word ... Abreva!

Re: Cold Sores

pegsue — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:36:03 GMT

Your doctor can also prescribe a pill-valtrex, but it has to be taken at the very first sign of the cold sore. I get one about every year, sometimes twice, and my doctor wrote me an RX for it and I always carry it in my purse. It really works wonders. If I catch it right away and start taking the valtrex it pretty much stops the cold sore in its tracks. (maybe you can get a script for the next time) I've tried so many things and the valtrex is the only thing that seems to work well and fast.

I also use abreva along with the RX and I also am sure to clean it with alcohol before applying the abreva-it helps dry it up. And yes, the vaseline is good too as it keeps your lips from getting dry and cracked.

Before getting my RX I've tried so many other things and even with the abreva they still always seem to last a good 7-10 days.

Re: Cold Sores

riley1 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:41:22 GMT

I had one not long ago and had run out of my medication - I dabbed some apple cider vinegar on it (it was just started to tingle) and it was gone. Good Luck - they are annoying

Re: Cold Sores

RedTop — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:08:28 GMT

Nothing else works for me, but Valtrex (oral) and Zovirax (topical).

Re: Cold Sores

sunshine45 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:19:43 GMT

apply vodka on it with a qtip several times a day.

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Leeny — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:20:47 GMT

I have struggled with cold sores since in my teens and that's along time. I use Lysine ointment and Campho -Phenique. I will also add that use vaseline to keep it moist at night. You don't want to let it dry out or it will scab over and crack open again. I know they are not good to look at and they feel awful. I hope this helps you. If you can catch them when you first feel them begin to itch, attack it with the campho-phenique and Lysine. Good Luck.

Re: Cold Sores

SilleeMee — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:04:48 GMT

Five Thieves essential oil. It's a blend of five oils. Several brands out there. It's been used for centuries to fight infections of all kinds. I never go without it. I keep some in my med chest.

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Re: Cold Sores

SilleeMee — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:09:50 GMT

#25 in the diagram..."V-6" is a vegetable oil...just ignore that and apply thieves directly on to the sore. Mine go away over night when I use this oil. It's a miracle oil.

Re: Cold Sores

dex — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:31:15 GMT

Apply no pasteurized liquid honey..or better yet manuka honey to the sore.

Re: Cold Sores

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:39:57 GMT

Lysiene without a doubt will make them go away and keep them away.

Andrew Lessman is the person to get them from.

Re: Cold Sores

Nightowlz — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:18:16 GMT

I use Abreva but you have to apply it at the first sign of tingling & itch. That's what I do & it goes away. It will take longer to go away now if you already have one. Sorry these things always seem to happen at an inopportune time.

Re: Cold Sores

maestra — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:19:07 GMT

Herpes simplex is a latent virus in the body that can have several triggers, heat, sunlight, stress, lack of rest or immune system compromised.

I have scars around my mouth from this so I always have Valtrex (2 horse tablets that ,when taken as directed, kill the virus), and Zovirax cream.

Both are an Rx, and at least for me, well worth it.

Icing the blisters can help but you cant freeze the facial tissue, so w/caution.

Re: Cold Sores

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:12:22 GMT

If you cannot get a script I have used ice cubes...as soon as I feel the 'tingle' I apply ice many times a day, seems to help me.

Re: Cold Sores

qualitygal — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:12:41 GMT

I do Campophnique (sounds like) liquid on a q-tip, several times the first day. It helps. But in 3 days? Not sure.

Re: Cold Sores

chrystaltree — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:50:29 GMT

Abreva relieves the symptoms and speeds healing. But I doubt that it will get rid of the lesion itself in just three days. It will get help with the pain. It's your first and you will likely get it again so next time, start with the Abreva when you first feel that "tingling" or "hot" feeling. Before the sore erupts.

Re: Cold Sores

DottieBlue — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:10:04 GMT

When I get a cold sore, I apply Hydrogen Peroxide on it first (doesn't sting or smell like some other things), then use a Qtip and apply a bit of Vitamin A & D ointment on it. The ointment keeps the skin moist and is very soothing.

Re: Cold Sores

goldensrbest — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:52:51 GMT

Lysine tablets, make it something you take each and every day,do not stop, i took them.all of last fall and winter,did not have my usual cold sores,but darn i quit early spring, i had a horrible cold sore out break, 6 of them on my lower lip.I am sold on those tablets.