my bottom lip has starting tingling so I know a cold sore is coming?

Question

I take warfarin so have to be careful about medication for it. This is the first time i have had a cold sore while on warfarin.
What can I take now?

Answer 1

The faster you start treating it, the better. There's plenty of medications over the counter for this. But have it checked out if you haven't yet. It could be a herpis virus, or your blood platelets could be low.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Try some Abreva. It's OTC, so it shouldn't be too strong. I don't have cold sores, so I can't tell you if it works or not, but tingling is a common warning of a cold sore coming (I know people who have them.) And keep those lips covered in lip balm or lipstick with good sunscreen--SPF 15 at least! Protect them from extreme cold and heat--one or both might cause cold sores to come up for you. Keep your stress low and eat right. If you can catch a cold sore early based on lip tingling, then you'll have a good warning sign for the next time and you'll always be able to take action early.

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Answer 5

Even though some people say that when they have a cold sore coming up that they sometimes feel a tingling sensation in their lip or lips. But, since you are taking warfarin I would feel better to know if you have had your PT and INR's checked. Sometimes when someone is having a possible bleeding problem somewhere in their body such as the face, head or such they took can feel a tingling sensation. If you know that your PT's and INR's are normal and in range for you then I would suggest Blixtex. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Answer 6

Tingling is not always a sign of a cold sore coming on. It may be a nerve that is slightly pinched or irritated. But if you have a history of cold sores, then you know what's coming, I would suggest trying Carmex. It's really good for cold sores and severely chapped lips.

Answer 7

Tingling is not always a sign of a cold sore coming on. It may be a nerve that is slightly pinched or irritated. But if you have a history of cold sores, then you know what's coming, I would suggest trying Carmex. It's really good for cold sores and severely chapped lips.

Answer 8

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Answer 9

In sunny weather use a lip balm with UV protection on. I often get cold sores in sunny times but this helps preventing them coming up.

Answer 10

Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw "Life Extension - A Practical Scientific Approach" advocated the preservative in breakfast cereals - BHT.
A friend of mine who used to spend weekends in the desert with his motorcycle had a chronic problem because of the UV and dry air. BHT stopped his cold sores.
Life Extension Foundation used to sell it. More info also at lef.org