Klarinet Archive - Posting 000922.txt from 1999/02

From: "Garry L. Welch" <glwelch@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Cold Sores
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:25:03 -0500

Jcadie@-----.com wrote:

> 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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I have suffered from mouth ulcers or "canker sores" for most of my life. I used
to suffer with them especially during stressful times, such as exams or juries. I
have had different doctors give me many remedies or Rx's. Some of these include
having them (sores)cauterized(sp?) OUCH!, "Viscous" (sp?) mouth rinse and taking
an antibiotic. My dentist even recommends taking zinc or lysine tablets because
many of her other patients also suffer from these.

I would be cautious about the use of any herpes type drug for extended period
unless I knew what the long term side effects were.

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