Coldsores?

MckennaWilson · 07-31-2009, 10:03 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, 12:59 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, 05:29 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, 08:22 AM

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

Puffin · 08-02-2009, 10:19 AM

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

5kgLifter · 08-02-2009, 01:52 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, 10:08 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!

Acton Silly · 01-15-2010, 10:06 PM

This is going to sound really weird but try it anyway. Coat your cold sore with your own ear wax. It does work

Brandylee* · 01-18-2010, 10:59 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?

Abreva works reallly well. See your doctor for medication. Cold sores are herpies. Take valtrex or something.