Coldsores?

MckennaWilson · 07-31-2009, 11:03 AM

I've had 'em since I was little.. for a while I'd get whoppers after one late night, the they were just tiny for a couple years.. I got one the other day that crusted over and was nearly gone... just now its got huge! Heaps of tiny bumps all across my lip

I used to use zovirax and other OTC stuff but found they actually made it worse. Now I just stick to icing it when it starts, taking l-lysine and holding a cut clove of garlic against it. It STINGS! But it works... anyone else suffer? Have any homemade remedies?

5kgLifter · 08-01-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MckennaWilson

I've had 'em since I was little.. for a while I'd get whoppers after one late night, the they were just tiny for a couple years.. I got one the other day that crusted over and was nearly gone... just now its got huge! Heaps of tiny bumps all across my lip

I used to use zovirax and other OTC stuff but found they actually made it worse. Now I just stick to icing it when it starts, taking l-lysine and holding a cut clove of garlic against it. It STINGS! But it works... anyone else suffer? Have any homemade remedies?

I hear an anti-viral might work, but you'd have to see your doctor for that.

Puffin · 08-02-2009, 06:29 AM

My partner suffers with cold sores from time to time, usually due to being over-tired and run down. We've found that taking Zinc has been really helpful and L-lysine when it breaks out, and an oldie is using Betadine - definitely NOT attractive, but it works really quickly.

MckennaWilson · 08-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Whats an anti-viral?
Thanks Puffin - I should try Zinc! Does he take tablets/powder/liquid?

Puffin · 08-02-2009, 11:19 AM

just a Zn tablet - not all the time, just for a boost.

5kgLifter · 08-02-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MckennaWilson

Whats an anti-viral?
Thanks Puffin - I should try Zinc! Does he take tablets/powder/liquid?

You'd have to ask your doctor, since I can't recommend any in case it interferes with meds you're already taking, or you have allergic reactions to ingredients etc...

MckennaWilson · 09-22-2009, 11:08 AM

(sorry I've been absent for a while!)

Yeah I don't have a doctor... so I won't be going a drug route! Thanks though

I haven't had any since then!