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Post by prodigal gardener on Feb 3, 2009 17:51:58 GMT
and its on my top lip. . . . . anybody have any remedies to take the "sore" out of cold sore and perhaps reduce the swelling  ? It really hurts and today I have been told I look like 1. Lesley Ash (not too bad pre trout pout) and 2 IVY TILSLEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Im so fed up  |
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Post by Spruance on Feb 3, 2009 18:01:24 GMT
Sorry to hear that Karlslass.
It will sting a bit but if you dab some tea tree or lavender oil on it from time to time and it should soon clear up.
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Post by Barbara on Feb 3, 2009 18:04:25 GMT
Aftershave lotion is supposed to dry them up quickly, but hurts like hell I believe. Sorry you look like louie the lip ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Feb 3, 2009 20:24:04 GMT
If you can get them (have a look on ebay or try Holland and Barrett although it might be more expensive) dab some tea tree oil and some lavender oil onto the cold sore with a cotton bud to prevent the virus spreading elsewhere on your fingertips.
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Post by Tig on Feb 3, 2009 20:29:04 GMT
Poor you KL, my daughter uses Propolis cream  x Tig |
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Post by MamIDdau on Feb 3, 2009 20:37:00 GMT
Forgot to say, Tea tree has exceptional antibacterial/antiviral properties which will help prevent the spread and increase of the herpes virus and lavender will soothe the affected area and help it heal.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 3, 2009 20:41:11 GMT
Poor you KL. If you pop into your pharmacy they should be able to give you something I think. hope you get some relief soon.
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Post by nightowl on Feb 5, 2009 9:33:38 GMT
Poor you KL  I keep a tube of Zovirax by and put it on at first tingle. Usually stops them developing. Not much use to you now of course  Sorry  Never mind, Jenny will love you - she loves fat lips! ;D |
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Post by carolann on Feb 5, 2009 9:41:38 GMT
Sorry about the cold sore KL but when I got them I always used Vinegar then put lots of Lip Balm over the top.
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Post by prodigal gardener on Feb 6, 2009 20:57:30 GMT
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Post by Amo on Feb 7, 2009 8:41:34 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Feb 7, 2009 15:40:09 GMT
Best get the tea tree oil and lavender oil out then!!
Hope you get better soon xxxxxx
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 7, 2009 20:23:43 GMT
What an awful time you are having KL, I do hope those antibiotics kick in and you soon get it all cleared up. Big hugs from me too my smilie is'nt working.
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Post by maggy on Feb 7, 2009 20:44:05 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Feb 7, 2009 20:47:15 GMT
Well I was going to suggest dabbing it with whiskey!! but seeing as you are on antibiotics!! no alcohol   |
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Post by Barbara on Feb 10, 2009 12:18:49 GMT
In this mornings paper.
''yoghurt dabbed on cold sores a couple of times a day, makes them heal much faster''
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Post by bagpuss on Feb 10, 2009 13:36:31 GMT
Hi KL
Hope the cold sore is getting better. I get them, but thankfully not too often. I always use Boots' cold sore lotion, as Zorvirex doesn't work for me, which is really good at drying them up. The most painful place I have had one was on the inside of my nose, and the only upside was that no-one could see it, but boy was it painful, so you have my sympathy.
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Post by prodigal gardener on Feb 10, 2009 17:36:12 GMT
Thanks so much, you have made me laugh out loud! Whiskey indeed  The coldsore is much much better and although I still have a horrible scabby lip, the swelling has gone and I look normal (well normal for me at least!) I bought some tea tree oil today and will keep it in reserve just incase I get any nasties again. Although the doc said I can have a course of Zovirax tablets to keep at home just in case sounds like the thinks it might come back - which I am SOOOOOOOOOO not looking forward to ! Still look on the bright side - it might not ;D xx |
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Post by MamIDdau on Feb 10, 2009 19:29:35 GMT
It's the herpes virus KL which is the same thing as what causes glandular fever, it's the sort of thing you don't get rid of unfortunately. Having the pills means you can catch it early and hopefully it won't get bad.
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Post by nightowl on Feb 26, 2009 9:45:18 GMT
So, KL, how is the biggest cold sore in the world?
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Post by prodigal gardener on Feb 26, 2009 10:36:26 GMT
Its gone ;D my nose still feels odd tho, its sort of tingly inside. The doctor said that the virus that causes cold sores travels through the nerves so I expect its still lingering about somewhere - once you get it, it never goes away does it Hope I never have one that bad again tho - it was awful. |
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Post by nightowl on Feb 27, 2009 9:52:02 GMT
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Post by prodigal gardener on Feb 27, 2009 14:55:31 GMT
Oooooo himself had shingles - nasty I seem to get a bad cold sore every 3 years or so - so heres hoping Ive got a while yet before I get another! ;D |
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? It really hurts and today I have been told I look like 1. Lesley Ash (not too bad pre trout pout) and 2 IVY TILSLEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Sorry 
Never mind, Jenny will love you - she loves fat lips! ;D
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