Woke up this morning with another cold sore starting. Thankfully I carry Virasolve with me so no problem getting straight onto it. Will take a while to go as always.
I get at least 3 a year, always in the same spot on my top lip.
Have asked the doctor about it, nothing they can do, caused by a virus etc, etc. I know all that.
Does anyone know of a particular vitamin or herbal treatment or something else that might help keep them at bay so I'm not getting them all the time.
Sheba said
09:42 PM Feb 27, 2014
I've Pm'd you Marj. Also, if you prefer, Tea Tree Oil dabbed on, should clear it up in a few days at most.
Cheers,
Sheba.
MollyW said
09:55 PM Feb 27, 2014
Rub some vegemite on it before it breaks. Works a treat.
Rip and Rosie said
07:50 AM Feb 28, 2014
My friend gets them whenever shes' in the wind. Always uses lip balm and covers her mouth when its windy.
Not sure what creams etc she uses but the wind thing seems to work well for her. She recently had one but told me she hadn't had a breakout for a few years.
Happywanderer said
09:44 AM Feb 28, 2014
Thanks Rosie. I know I got badly wind burnt while at Greens last time so maybe that's why I've got the cold sore now.
I do have lip salves, must remember to use them more often.
native pepper said
09:55 AM Feb 28, 2014
Paw paw ointment gets rid of cold sores very quickly and 95% aloe vera gel for lips. Both natural and no chemicals.
Russue said
11:01 AM Feb 28, 2014
Here is a good one for you Marj, try Imperial Leather mens after shave, it does work, put it on the sore a few times a day ,only need a bit on your finger as soon as you feel it coming
works for me I never get them anymore, seems to stop them b4 they get you.
May not work for all ,worth a try.
villatranquilla said
12:05 PM Feb 28, 2014
Marj, my daughter was plagued with cold sores and started taking Lysine tablets - rarely has one now - only when she's not taken any for a few months.
MollyW said
10:11 PM Feb 28, 2014
I still say try vegemite
Happywanderer said
10:35 PM Feb 28, 2014
Sorry Molly, I hate vegemite.
Happywanderer said
10:36 PM Feb 28, 2014
Will definitely be looking into Lysine tabs and the Imperial Leather aftershave. They both sound promising.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:22 PM Mar 1, 2014
Black ointment with iodine in it .. Betadine etc . Being bought up on dairy farm we don't get it..
Built up immunity from cow pox virus which is similar .. We used grease with iodine specially to heal this sore virus.
Gerty Dancer said
05:55 PM Mar 2, 2014
Cold sores make you feel awful, my sympathy.
My partner was prescribed a course of "Famvir" tablets... take 3 in one dose... and the cold-sores dont come back.
Well he had an allergic reaction to the tablets but recovered after 24 hours, and hasn't had another cold sore. Although he sometimes says it feels like there's a cold-sore starting, nothing comes of it. Might be worth talking to your GP Marj.
Happywanderer said
08:01 PM Mar 2, 2014
That's interesting Gerty. I spoke to the doctor in Echuca. She said the virus is in your system so they will keep coming back.
I remembered I had some Betadine in the van so now using that.
native pepper said
08:51 AM Mar 3, 2014
Cold sores are the herpes simplex virus and remain in your body for life unless you clean it out. Stress, bad diet, cold, flu, even some chemical and preservatives all contribute to feeding virus and getting cold sores.
Happywanderer said
05:49 PM Mar 3, 2014
Oh well, that's why I'm still getting them. Got all of those.
Heather42 said
08:15 PM Mar 5, 2014
Poor you, I sympathise as I get cold sores as well.
The Lysine tablets are vey good and well worth taking (available in supermarkets and chemists)
I always carry "zovirax" it comes in tube or pump pack (chemist)
The best of all are the cold sore patches (chemist) Put one on at the first sign or tickle and leave in place.
The patch will deliver the medication and stop you from touching it. Makeup can be applied over it as well.
Replace when necessary. A bit fiddly to apply but once mastered you wont be without them.
Rip and Rosie said
09:19 AM Mar 6, 2014
Welcome to the forum Heather 42.
Sherio said
02:57 PM Mar 6, 2014
Wow, I've never heard of some of these remedies! I find if I have two or three oranges each day for a couple of days as soon as it starts, the sores don't come to anything.
Happywanderer said
03:10 PM Mar 6, 2014
Well mine ended up scabbing then bleeding. I'm now using pawpaw ointment to heal it.
Heather42 said
09:00 PM Mar 6, 2014
Thank you for the welcome Rip & Rosie.
Forgot to mention the patches are clear plastic so hardly noticeable.
One purchase will probably fix three outbreaks.
Not new to caravanning but not on the road at the moment.
Cloak said
12:41 PM Mar 9, 2014
Vitamin D supplement...
TAJ said
05:30 PM Mar 13, 2014
when i feel one coming on i use VIRASOL cream never fails
mate used to get them all the time grew a mow no cold sores
must protect his top lip from mother nature i know they are in
your system but takes something to trigger them off
suenray
Sheba said
08:40 PM Mar 13, 2014
Happywanderer wrote:
Well mine ended up scabbing then bleeding. I'm now using pawpaw ointment to heal it.
Have you tried the Tea Tree Oil yet Marj ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
golivers travels said
09:50 PM Mar 20, 2014
Heather42 wrote:
Poor you, I sympathise as I get cold sores as well.
The Lysine tablets are vey good and well worth taking (available in supermarkets and chemists)
I always carry "zovirax" it comes in tube or pump pack (chemist)
The best of all are the cold sore patches (chemist) Put one on at the first sign or tickle and leave in place.
The patch will deliver the medication and stop you from touching it. Makeup can be applied over it as well.
Replace when necessary. A bit fiddly to apply but once mastered you wont be without them.
Agree with Heather. Our daughter has suffered with them for years, the patches are the best!
pricey43 said
01:33 AM Mar 21, 2014
Another vote for the Lysine tablets and the Zovirax cream. With these I can usually keep the cold sore to just a little niggle under the skin. No more big sores and scabs. At the moment I am just taking one a day. Working on prevention rather than cure.
Happywanderer said
05:55 PM Mar 21, 2014
I must remember to get some Lysine Tabs. Always use Zovirax.
MollyW said
07:46 PM Mar 21, 2014
Dab vegimite on
Aus-Kiwi said
12:54 PM Mar 23, 2014
Get a good feed of veggies into ya !! Either spinach or watercress boiled up with potato, pumpkin and your fave chop..
Seems to come along when blood is slightly out of order..
Multi vitamin / mineral tablet / Calcium, magnesium also..
Happywanderer said
09:03 PM Mar 25, 2014
That sounds like a good kiwi boil up. Enjoyed it often.
Woke up this morning with another cold sore starting. Thankfully I carry Virasolve with me so no problem getting straight onto it. Will take a while to go as always.
I get at least 3 a year, always in the same spot on my top lip.
Have asked the doctor about it, nothing they can do, caused by a virus etc, etc. I know all that.
Does anyone know of a particular vitamin or herbal treatment or something else that might help keep them at bay so I'm not getting them all the time.
I've Pm'd you Marj. Also, if you prefer, Tea Tree Oil dabbed on, should clear it up in a few days at most.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Not sure what creams etc she uses but the wind thing seems to work well for her. She recently had one but told me she hadn't had a breakout for a few years.
I do have lip salves, must remember to use them more often.
Here is a good one for you Marj, try Imperial Leather mens after shave, it does work, put it on the sore a few times a day ,only need a bit on your finger as soon as you feel it coming
works for me I never get them anymore, seems to stop them b4 they get you.
May not work for all ,worth a try.
Built up immunity from cow pox virus which is similar .. We used grease with iodine specially to heal this sore virus.
My partner was prescribed a course of "Famvir" tablets... take 3 in one dose... and the cold-sores dont come back.
Well he had an allergic reaction to the tablets but recovered after 24 hours, and hasn't had another cold sore. Although he sometimes says it feels like there's a cold-sore starting, nothing comes of it. Might be worth talking to your GP Marj.
I remembered I had some Betadine in the van so now using that.
Poor you, I sympathise as I get cold sores as well.
The Lysine tablets are vey good and well worth taking (available in supermarkets and chemists)
I always carry "zovirax" it comes in tube or pump pack (chemist)
The best of all are the cold sore patches (chemist) Put one on at the first sign or tickle and leave in place.
The patch will deliver the medication and stop you from touching it. Makeup can be applied over it as well.
Replace when necessary. A bit fiddly to apply but once mastered you wont be without them.
Thank you for the welcome Rip & Rosie.
Forgot to mention the patches are clear plastic so hardly noticeable.
One purchase will probably fix three outbreaks.
Not new to caravanning but not on the road at the moment.
when i feel one coming on i use VIRASOL cream never fails
mate used to get them all the time grew a mow no cold sores
must protect his top lip from mother nature i know they are in
your system but takes something to trigger them off
suenray
Agree with Heather. Our daughter has suffered with them for years, the patches are the best!
Another vote for the Lysine tablets and the Zovirax cream. With these I can usually keep the cold sore to just a little niggle under the skin. No more big sores and scabs. At the moment I am just taking one a day. Working on prevention rather than cure.
Seems to come along when blood is slightly out of order..
Multi vitamin / mineral tablet / Calcium, magnesium also..