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Author: William
Date: 2014-04-24 18:46
Any advice on treatment. Right now, I've had to give up playing because of an outbreak, top and half of my bottom lip, and they have lasted over a week. Prevention?? (help)
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Author: Dan Oberlin ★2017
Date: 2014-04-24 19:59
Maybe avoid excess sun exposure on your mouth? Most of the times I've gotten them have been when I've been careless about applying spf50 chapstick when sailing or kayaking. After they develop, Abreva seems to help a lot of people.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2014-04-24 20:17
I will get cold sores , a type of herpes actually so I've heard, about a week or sooner after I've had a severe head cold or influenza. Here in Australia we have a pharmaceutical product called Zovirax. It works at it's best when it's applied as soon as you have that sensation of 'tingling' right where the cold sore is about to erupt.
BJV
"The Clarinet is not a horn"
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Author: wanabe
Date: 2014-04-24 20:30
"Cold sores" are a viral infection and yes they are a strain of Herpes. I personally suffer from these outbreaks three or four times per year. They appear on my chin usually. Abreva is what I use and although somewhat pricey it will prevent the sore from getting any worse and completely clear it up in about four days. It is available over the counter at nearly any drug store.
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Author: ThatPerfectReed
Date: 2014-04-24 20:31
I'm not a know it all, I'm just married to a Pediatrician.
Aciclovir is the underlying active ingredient Mr. Vincent cites with Zovirax, which is a internationally recognized medication with clinical indications for that he describes, when used under a doctor's care.
Mr. Vincent is certainly NOT citing "vodoo" medicine.
Do note, it's always best to stay away from this stuff when carrying or breastfeeding a baby, particular in the former, during the 1st trimester, even though no clinical indications on lab animals suggest otherwise.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2014-04-24 20:58
My dentist gave me a prescription for the medication mentioned above. It's best to apply at the first indication of a cold sore. Your reed may be infected. Instead of using plain water to wet my reeds I use a 50/50 hydrogen peroxide solution.
Bob Draznik
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Author: RLarm
Date: 2014-04-25 03:12
I used to suffer from periodic cold sores. They were pretty much guaranteed if were to bite my lower lip while eating. However, I have not had any problems after I started using this product: WILLARD WATER (sometimes called catalyst water). If I bit my lip or felt a fever blister developing I would immediately spray it undiluted on the affected area 3 to 4 times a day. The area would quickly heal within several days! So far it has worked a 100% of the time (knock on wood). You can find this item at health food stores. DO NOT drink it undiluted. Spraying a small amount into your mouth is fine. I hope it helps you out.
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Author: Wicked Good ★2017
Date: 2014-04-25 03:22
I have suffered from those darned things often, to the point of having to cancel gigs at the very last minute due to sudden outbreaks. The outbreaks happened so frequently that not only was it a quality of life issue, but a financial issue as well due to lost gigs.
Abreva and other OTC meds didn't do much once I got the tingle in the lip. My primary care physician would prescribe 500 mg daily doses of famciclovir to nuke the cold sores once they appeared; however, it could take more than a week to treat them by that point.
What finally worked *for me* (note the emphasis) was when my PCP asked me to consider a maintenance dose of 250 mg famciclovir, twice daily, every day. Since then, nearly six months later, I have not had a single outbreak. For me that's unprecedented.
I must reiterate that this is what has worked for me, and by no means am I suggesting that it is a global panacea. However, it may be worth talking to your PCP about something similar. YMMV, and all that jazz. Best of luck to you in finding a solution.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2014-04-25 05:26
I have had issues with cold sores over the years. I have tried just about any over the counter remedy with limited results. A couple of years ago after I suffered through performing the Gran Partita with them I talked to my doctor. She prescribed Valaciclovir (name brand- Valtrex). I take it at the first sign and find that it prevents an outbreak and they disappear in a day or so. The results have been great and it has really made a huge difference for me.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2014-04-25 06:28
Here in Australia Zovirax is available over the counter without a prescription at any Pharmacist. During the 'flu season' it is very handy to have this tiny 2g tube
ready for use when you notice that 'tingle'. And you don't need much of this ointment to do the job. It's just being able to notice the 'tingling' when it happens. If you miss the 'tingling' sensation and only notice the sores when they appear it will take this medication longer to be effective.
BJV
"The Clarinet is not a horn"
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Author: blazian
Date: 2014-04-25 08:45
When I feel one coming up, I usually ice it for 15-20 minutes. Surprisingly, some don't ever end up developing. It doesn't work after you've had it for a while and it starts to really blister. At that point I use a cheap (well not really) OTC cold sore balm. Just keeps it from getting much worse.
I've had cold sores pop up at inopportune times but less frequently than when I was younger. It's not linked to my sleeping habits as much as my stress levels. I get less sleep now than when I was in high school with all my paper writing and such. Now I only get it around music fests and choir trips (in time for all those pictures!).
One of the main reasons why I haven't pursued my brass doubling as much is because I'm afraid of getting cold sores sometime before a performance and then slaughtering my parts.
- Martin
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Author: super20bu6
Date: 2014-04-25 16:57
I, too, get cold sores...but mainly just on my bottom lip...seems to pop up if I eat too much chocolate...but Abreva has worked well for me. Especially if applied when you first feel the cold sore starting.
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Author: Funfly
Date: 2014-04-25 20:37
The cold sore virus is highly contagious and can be easily passed from person to person by close direct contact. Once infected there seems no way that it can be cleared from the body.
Cold sores are at their most contagious when they burst (rupture), but remain contagious until they are completely healed.
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