Klarinet Archive - Posting 000906.txt from 1999/02

From: Jcadie@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Cold Sores
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 22:47:41 -0500

In a message dated 24/02/99 12:25:55PM, you write:

<< have the flu (bad) and with it, yet another #@-----. I have been
plagued with them for my entire life, it seems. (Fortunately for me, only at
the top end!)

Aside from icing my lip a couple of times a day, I am currently woofing
Zovirax/Ancyclovir, 400 mg 3 times a day, as prescribed by my doc. He's a
good guy, but (a) doesn't really appreciate that this is a big deal, and (b)
may not be on the cutting edge of cold-sore fighting technology.
>>

I used to be plauged by cold sores too! That's some heavy-duty medication
you're on, (I think mainly used for genital herpes), so if that's not working
I would look at lifestyle changes, stress reduction etc. As soon as I
finished my master's degree and left school my cold sores ceased so I think
stress plays a major role.

I would also try using vitamin E and perhaps some tea tree oil, which I've
heard is good for skin conditions. Good luck! Janis C

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