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derbot
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 Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:58 pm Post subject: I'm getting a bloody cold sore. |
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| Haven't had one in years. What do you recommend to get in the pharmacy? |
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rumdiary
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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| If you go to a pharmacy and point at the cold sore the pharmacist will get what you mean and give you an ointment that works pretty well. I have had the same problem a few times and always got the same stuff regardless of the pharmacy of whether I see a doctor first. The ointment they give you will work better than stuff like Carmax so make the effort. My doctor once prescribed medication for shingles which seemed to help a little. |
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derbot
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Cool, thanks buddy. |
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Mr. Peabody
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:19 am Post subject: |
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| HERPES! |
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derbot
Joined: 04 May 2010
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:13 am Post subject: |
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| Mr. Peabody wrote: |
| HERPES! |
I know. I'm worried they're gonna call immigration. |
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interestedinhanguk
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:24 am Post subject: |
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| Everybody's got the herp. |
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Mr. Peabody
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:44 am Post subject: |
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| derbot wrote: |
| Mr. Peabody wrote: |
| HERPES! |
I know. I'm worried they're gonna call immigration. |
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Radius
Joined: 20 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:05 am Post subject: |
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| Screw the ointment. Get a Q-tip and dip it in some bleach and keep it pressed to the area for 30 sec. to a minute. Do it again an hour later. I did it once and it immediately receded and didn't even come out. It's best to do it when it starts tingling though, if it already pussed up it's probably too late. |
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Los Angeloser
Joined: 26 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:25 am Post subject: |
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I have a pimple on my butt and a blackhead on my nose...  |
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The Cosmic Hum
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:27 am Post subject: |
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I wouldn't go to a pharmacy.
I would pick up Lysine...or order it online...iherb.com is useful for things like that.
If you are prone to cold sores, it is good to have a supply of lysine around...it's cheap but very effective. |
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interestedinhanguk
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:28 am Post subject: |
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| What's up with GIANT avatars? |
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partyjunkie101
Joined: 13 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Over-the-counter anti-viral cold sore creams can help the cold sore clear up more quickly, particularly if applied when you first notice symptoms, such as a tingling sensation around your lips. Don't share cold sore creams with anyone else.
Over-the-counter creams and liquids can ease irritation once the cold sore has developed.
http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-information/directory/c/cold-sores#textBlock197136 |
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rumdiary
Joined: 05 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:52 am Post subject: |
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| The Cosmic Hum wrote: |
I wouldn't go to a pharmacy.
I would pick up Lysine...or order it online...iherb.com is useful for things like that.
If you are prone to cold sores, it is good to have a supply of lysine around...it's cheap but very effective. |
If you are prone to cold sores you should be taking L-lysine daily to prevent cold sores. Once you have a cold sore antiviral ointments will help them clear up quicker. |
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Triban
Joined: 14 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| rumdiary wrote: |
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I wouldn't go to a pharmacy.
I would pick up Lysine...or order it online...iherb.com is useful for things like that.
If you are prone to cold sores, it is good to have a supply of lysine around...it's cheap but very effective. |
If you are prone to cold sores you should be taking L-lysine daily to prevent cold sores. Once you have a cold sore antiviral ointments will help them clear up quicker. |
This. But you have to get it shipped from home. Koreans don't know what this mystical supplement is. |
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The Cosmic Hum
Joined: 09 May 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| rumdiary wrote: |
| The Cosmic Hum wrote: |
I wouldn't go to a pharmacy.
I would pick up Lysine...or order it online...iherb.com is useful for things like that.
If you are prone to cold sores, it is good to have a supply of lysine around...it's cheap but very effective. |
If you are prone to cold sores you should be taking L-lysine daily to prevent cold sores. Once you have a cold sore antiviral ointments will help them clear up quicker. |
There is a fair bit of literature on this subject...so, it is good to read up on it and then experiment with what works best for the individual.
As for the lysine only approach...taking a daily dosage of about 1250mg a day is useful in prevention.
If an outbreak should occur(overly stressed immune system), then increasing the dosage to 1850mg has the effect that most antiviral ointments strive for...but often fail to achieve(balancing arginine to kill the viral activity)...but again...it depends on the individual.
As with all things, prevention is the best approach. If a person is feeling undue stress, this will suppress the immune system and throw the lysine/arginine balance out, allowing the virus to thrive.
There are usually symptoms just before an outbreak...again they vary, but one common symptom is the itch(burn) at the area just before the outbreak.
At that time... increase the lysine to 1850-3000mg and the virus' activity can be stopped.
The ointment approach...for some...just makes the cold sore more shiny.  (compliments of Mitch Hedberg...RIP) |
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