Cold sores

[missdeeAus 69]

Has anyone else noticed an increase in the frequency and severity of cold sores post op?

I been struck a few times in 3 months and it's not normal for me.

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[Sickandtired26 11]

Has anyone else noticed an increase in the frequency and severity of cold sores post op?

I been struck a few times in 3 months and it's not normal for me.

Thought it was work asking

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Yes I had my surgery back in January2016 and for the first 6 months I was getting a cold sore every other week, now it's about once a month. Not sure what is causing it tho.

[missdeeAus 69]

Has anyone else noticed an increase in the frequency and severity of cold sores post op?

I been struck a few times in 3 months and it's not normal for me.

Thought it was work asking

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Yes I had my surgery back in January2016 and for the first 6 months I was getting a cold sore every other week, now it's about once a month. Not sure what is causing it tho.

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[missdeeAus 69]

Are you male or female? Sorry could not see on ur profile

Do u feel it could be hormonal?

Or perhaps from the change in diet? Less fruit and veg...

I'd love to pin point a trigger so I could try to prevent it.

Thanks

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[Dairymary 533]

Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus. More than likely your body and immune system is stressed from surgery and weightloss and is having a hard time keeping the virus suppressed. A good part of our immune system is located in our GI tract which was just violently disrupted, to say the least. Good nutrition will help get you back on track. You may try taking lysine for awhile....500mg/day. It can help slow the replication of the herpes virus. There are also OTC topicals that won't necessarily get rid of them, but will help with the discomfort until they are gone.

[Sickandtired26 11]

Are you male or female? Sorry could not see on ur profile

Do u feel it could be hormonal?

Or perhaps from the change in diet? Less fruit and veg...

I'd love to pin point a trigger so I could try to prevent it.

Thanks

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I am a female, 53 years old, and I have lost 118 pounds. I think that the cold sores are caused by the stress of the surgery to the body. Since I was getting them so frequently I talked to my doctor about them and he prescribed Veltrex and I take it when I feel one coming and then it stops it in its tracks. The medicine has been very helpful.

Edited October 28, 2016 by Sickandtired26

[missdeeAus 69]

Thanks that's helpful to know Dairymary. I definitely hadn't thought about it like that.

Sickandtired Did ur surgeon prescribe u veltex or ur regular dr? I didn't know such a drug existed. But if it can stop it in its tracks I want it.

I never get a tingle. Normally I notice my lip looks pinker in one spot only. At that point I immediately start using cream and take some lysine but with a few hours it has surfaced in a raised blister. They normally clear within 5-7 days.

Once they surface I use compeed to treat them. I like knowing they are covered. They are like a little special clear sticker u put on them.

The one I have at present is definitely the largest I've ever had.

Cold sores make me feel very self conscious and embarrassed- so I hope I can get it sorted.

Thanks so much for your replies

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[VSGSherry17 3]

LYSINE! Magic....!!!!

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[Sickandtired26 11]

My regular Dr gave me the Veltrex. If you catch it before it comes out it never does. Lysine just doesn't seem to help me so I had to find something that really works.

[Icantbelieveit 955]

Valtrex? I remember those commercials for herpes lol

I have gotten cold sores all my life. Some infected sob probably kissed me as a little kid. I wish there was a cure. I always get them around season changes.

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[Sickandtired26 11]

Valtrex? I remember those commercials for herpes lol

I have gotten cold sores all my life. Some infected sob probably kissed me as a little kid. I wish there was a cure. I always get them around season changes.

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I have been getting them all my life also.

[aquarius1234 39]

I have been getting them all my life as well and valtrex is the answer. Why suffer when you don't have too? On the onset on a cold sore I take 2 pills and I always ice the spot on my lip as well. Then take 2 more 12 hours later and it is gone!

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[Icantbelieveit 955]

I didnt know Valtrex kicked its butt that quickly. I'm going to ask for some the next visit. Thank you!

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[theantichick 2,204]

I get the worst fever blisters my doc has ever seen and an allergic to valtrex. I take lysine every day and ramp up the amount if I feel the tingle. I also have a lysine ointment I use alternating with one that has benzalkonium (Releeve) to shorten outbreaks.

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[missdeeAus 69]

You poor thing.

Do u think they are worse post surgery or the same?

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