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Re: COLD SORES

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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