What are some safe remedies that I can use for my cold sore. I've never had one come on this fast. I didn't feel anything till late last night and now my lip is gigantic and has taken over my mouth. Anyone have any pregnancy safe remedies to get rid of cold sores. Right now I am applying ice to my mouth to reduce swelling.
2007-01-21 05:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by Serena 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Cake on the lip stick (chapstick doesn't work the same). Even at night. The sooner you start the better. You'll be suprised.
After you have the baby and finish feeding then take Lysine (from the drug store and it's inexpensive) for a week or so. It will make you thirsty but it really does something to the virus so that you will get less fever blisters in the future. I haven't had one for about 2 years now.
PS. Don't trip about what the lady above said about it causing problems. If 90% of adults have the antibodies for HSV-1 then I guess that is the reason for all our problems.
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face. It is the most common herpes simplex virus and is usually acquired in childhood. HSV-1 often causes lesions inside the mouth such as cold sores (fever blisters) and is transmitted by contact with infected saliva. By adulthood, up to 90% of individuals will have antibodies to HSV-1
2007-01-21 06:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by Not Laughing w/ U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) creates cold sores (aka fever blisters). You may be infected with them by drinking from someone else's cup, used utensils, shared lip balm, or lip contact with anybody which is carrying HSV-1. The red bumps can be moderately troublesome blisters that can appear next to the mouth area, or perhaps even the interior of your mouth or nose, elsewhere on your face, or in other places on your body.
Cold sores can appear because of higher stress and anxiety, the common cold, a fever, cold conditions, certain foods, and also an excess of sunlight. The region may begin to tingle, itch, or burn, then the sore could surface. The sore can dry out and produce a yellow-colored crusting. They will last anywhere from seven days to two weeks. An individual can try to mask the cold sore using cosmetics, but that usually would make it worse.
To get rid of them, an individual can try covering them with a cold sore specific product, use lip balm with SPF 15, dab witch hazel, get echinacea, vitamins C and also vitamin E, as well as definitely preventing touching the cold sore. By implementing some changes in lifestyle, it really is possible to reduce them and stifle cold sores from reappearing.
2014-06-03 12:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-25 02:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take whatever you can to get rid of the cold sore and forget natural remedies. The cold sore is indicative of a herpes complex. there is new research about herpes virus which can effect you fetus and possible mental health problem or cognition problems.
Don't wait around with natural remedies and get rid of the cold sore
2007-01-21 05:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by prettymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a topical cold sore ointment on it. There is a web site that I use www.safefetus.com to get their input on medication that I can take during my pregnancy. I am 29 wks pregnant. I unfortunately suffer from herpes. I can take and will have to Zovirax in my last month to prevent any outbreaks prior to delivery. I hope this helps.
2007-01-21 06:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Ebbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can still use all the topical ointments that you would have used before. Abreva is the best!!! And Carmex is a great prevenative.
2007-01-21 06:12:50 · answer #7 · answered by Heather D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold sores usually come from too much acid in the stomach try and take some tums i pretty sure there pregnancy approved to reduce acid.
2007-01-21 05:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by pa625 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would call your dr and tell him you are concerned about using over the counter medication (Abriva works very well). Find out his/her reccommendations...
2007-01-21 05:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by thebe_gl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rinsing it in salt water. Look up oral herpes because that is what you have. It`s for life.
2007-01-21 05:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋