Klarinet Archive - Posting 000023.txt from 1995/02

From: Josias Associates <josassoc@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Cold sore cures
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 1995 17:13:20 -0500

On Wed, 1 Feb 1995, Linda Thomas wrote:

> OK, OK it sounds like a medical topic, but I
> know I can't be the only clarinet player with this problem.
>
> I have a cold sore on my lower lip, and it is swollen pretty bad. And very
> painful too.
>
> Any suggestions besides ice packs, and peroxide?. This week I'm rehearsing
> Mahler 1st for a performance this weekend. I need to be able to last at
> least thru the 4th movement..

Linda,

Other people who have suffered form cold sores, many
chronically, tell me that smallpox vaccinations given them by their
doctors eliminated the problem.

You might check it out. Sometimes simple sores can get out of
hand, and seeing a doctor, if you haven't already, is highly recommended.

Connie

Conrad Josias
La Canada, California