25
November
2009
2009
Does anyone have a good method to eliminate cold sores?
I get stress related cold sores and have tried things like Abreva, OTC ointments and Lysine supplements. Does anyone have any other solutions that work well and quickly?
I get them all the time and the only thing that works for me is toothpaste with fluoride. If you feel a cold sore coming, put some toothpaste on it and let it dry. It doesn’t look very fancy so hopefully you feel it just before you go to bed.
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umm dont get herpies
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Abreva
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Laxatives!! Don’t laugh! People get cold sores when there is fever in the body. When you clean your system, they go away.
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Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus, most often the herpes simplex 1 virus. Cold sores should not be confused with canker sores, which are small ulcerations in the mouth. Rather, cold sores are fluid-filled blisters that form on the borders of the lips. The blisters, which are contagious, later break, ooze, and crust over before healing. Recurrences are common and can be triggered by stress, sun exposure, illness, and menstruation. Genital herpes infection (usually caused by herpes simplex 2) is a related condition and potentially may be treated in much the same way as herpes simplex 1.
What are the symptoms of cold sores? Cold sores may appear with colds, fevers, exposure to excessive sunlight, or menstrual periods, as well as during periods of stress or illness. The sores usually disappear within two weeks. Initially, there may be tingling or prickling at the site of the cold sores even before they are visible (called the prodrome); afterward, the blisters often weep a clear fluid and form a scab. If the infection is transmitted to the eyes, it may lead to blindness.
Conventional treatment options: Topical ointments, usually containing sunscreen and camphor (e.g., Blistex® and Campho-Phenique®), are commonly recommended to ease the local pain. Antiviral medications such as topical acyclovir or oral acyclovir (Zovirax®) and penciclovir (Denavir®) may be taken internally or applied as an ointment. For symptomatic relief of cold-sore pain, over-the-counter analgesics, such as aspirin (Bayer®), ibuprofen (Advil®), and acetaminophen (Tylenol®), may also be recommended.
Dietary changes that may be helpful: The herpes simplex virus has a high requirement for the amino acid, arginine. On the other hand, the amino acid, lysine, inhibits viral replication.1 Therefore, a diet that is low in arginine and high in lysine may help prevent or treat herpes outbreaks. Several studies have shown that increasing lysine intake can reduce the recurrence rate of cold sores.2 Although people with herpes simplex reportedly consume about the same amount of arginine and lysine in their diet as do people without cold sores,3 it is conceivable that adjusting the intake of these amino acids may be beneficial. For that reason, many doctors advise people with cold sores to avoid foods with high arginine-to-lysine ratios, such as nuts, peanuts, and chocolate. Nonfat yogurt and other nonfat dairy can be a healthful way to increase lysine intake.
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful: The amino acid, lysine, has been reported to reduce the recurrence rate of herpes simplex infections in both preliminary4 5 and double-blind trials.6 7 The amount used in these studies was usually 1 to 3 grams per day, although some people received as little as 312 mg per day. In one double-blind trial, lysine supplementation (1,200 mg per day) failed to prevent recurrences better than placebo.8 However, the results of that study may have been skewed by a large number of dropouts in the placebo group who fared poorly but were not included in the analysis.
When lysine has been used for acute outbreaks, the results have been mixed. In a preliminary study, 390 mg of lysine taken at the first sign of a herpes outbreak resulted in rapid resolution of the cold sores in all cases.9 However, in a double-blind study, supplementing with 1 gram of lysine per day for five days did not increase the healing rate of the cold sores.10
Vitamin C has been shown to inactivate herpes viruses in the test tube.11 In one study, people with herpes infections received either a placebo or 200 mg of vitamin C plus 200 mg of flavonoids, each taken three to five times per day. Compared with the placebo, vitamin C and flavonoids reduced the duration of symptoms by 57%.12
Zinc preparations have been shown to inhibit the replication of herpes simplex in the test tube.13 In one study, people with recurrent herpes simplex infections applied a zinc sulfate solution daily to the sores. After healing occurred, the frequency of applications was reduced to once a week for a month, then to twice a month. During an observation period of 16 to 23 months, none of these people experienced a recurrence of their cold sores.14
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I get them all the time and the only thing that works for me is toothpaste with fluoride. If you feel a cold sore coming, put some toothpaste on it and let it dry. It doesn’t look very fancy so hopefully you feel it just before you go to bed.
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abreva works well when you put it on every hour or so….that usually gets rid of mine in about 5 days rather than a couple of weeks.
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As SOON as you feel the next cold sore coming on, take a small slice of potato and apply to the cold sore for at least 15 minutes. If you wait too long the potato will do absoluty nothing, so its important to apply the potato as soon as you feel the sore developing.
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My studies of herbal medicine
Carmex works great. I asked this question a while back and followed this advice. It’s a lot cheaper than Abreva.
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Get a couple of ounces of herbal cayenne powder preferably about 100,000 heat units, but anything over 80,000 heat units will work. Put about a half a teaspoon in a cup of warm water pat it on the cold sore if it is on the outside of your mouth and gargle a little bit and spit it out after about 1 minute. This will heal the cold sores overnight. And it isn’t hot unless you drink it. Which is what I do every day.
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I get them too. My doctor just gave me a perscription for Valtrex, which is usually used for gential herpes. Just pop one when you start to get the tingling sensation, and it should be gone in 2-3 days. So just ask your doc.
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yes start talking vitamins flax oil , and echinacea.. look your body telling you your not strong so start building it up. trust me you will never forget me. take a chance what your doing know isn’t working
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Ya Abreva is good for me
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Valtrex has been known to help this problem along with Genital Herpes.
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Doctor
ginger plus Pepsi and then put it into oven or microwave to heat less than 5 minutes and then drink it.
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