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cold sore

Author: 3dogmom
Date: 2004-08-28 18:10

Anybody got any miracle cures for a cold sore? I have the over-the-counter stuff but now I can't play and I have a performance in six days. Help!

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Re: cold sore

Author: GBK
Date: 2004-08-28 18:15

Spend a week away from your "significant other" [wink]

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/coldsores.htm ...GBK

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Re: cold sore

Author: 3dogmom
Date: 2004-08-28 18:18

Thanks - I don't think I'd have to suggest it, I don't look too attractive right now. But on to more important things - my performance (oh dear). I will check out your link, thank you.

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Re: cold sore

Author: ron b
Date: 2004-08-28 18:30

http://www.bayercare.com/campho/camcold.html

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Re: cold sore

Author: slaybond
Date: 2004-08-28 19:21

there is a prescription drug Acyclovir that is topical and oral that works pretty well.Some also like Abreva across the counter.Hope that helps.Shane

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Re: cold sore

Author: hans
Date: 2004-08-28 19:29

Susan,
My M.D. prescribed Valtrex (aka Valacyclovir). It's an antiviral drug, most effective taken at the first tingle and 2 times per day for a week afterwards, but it reduces the severity afterwards as well. It works.
You can also dry it out by putting alum on it but that won't shorten the duration by very much in my experience.
Regards,
Hans

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