Cold sores- Stress, diet and caffiene brought it on. Advice on getting it gone.?

Answer 1

I used to get cold sores a lot when I stressed or had prolonged exposure to the sun. Now I use vitamin supplements and they never last as long, occur as often, or are as bad as they were before I took vitamins. I take the following combo:
1) L-Lysine--to build healthy collagen tissue,
2) Stress B complex with Vitamin C and Zinc--to deal with stress and strengthen the immune system

You can find both of these supplments at most drug stores.

Also, if I do get a cold sore I use a product called Releev. It drys them up in 1 day. Super fast!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Cold Sores

Cold sores, also called fever blisters, occur outside the mouth or on or around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus and can start before or during a cold or the flu.

The virus that causes cold sores can be dangerous to newborn babies, elderly adults, and people who have a chronic disease or who are taking immunosuppressant medications. These people should avoid being near anyone who has the symptoms of a cold sore.

Causes

Cold sores are contagious. You can get them from skin-to-skin contact, such as kissing, or from sharing eating utensils or towels with someone who has a cold sore. Certain triggers may cause repeated outbreaks, including:

Physical or emotional stress
Menstruation
Cold or fever
Upset stomach
Excessive exposure to the sun
Use of medications that suppress the immune system
Symptoms

Cold sores are painful, clear blisters that can appear singly or in clusters of 10 or 20. Before you get a cold sore, your body often gives you a warning signal: the affected area will itch, tingle, or burn before the sore forms.

Treatment

Most cold sores will clear up on their own in 7 to 10 days. However, if you are experiencing frequent outbreaks, your doctor may prescribe an oral antiviral medication. Medications can help cold sores clear up faster, but they won’t prevent new outbreaks from occurring.

Self-Care

Apply cold compresses or ice to relieve pain.
Apply an over-the-counter cold sore product, following the directions on the label.
Take analgesics (such as Bayer aspirin) for pain. Use as directed.
Wash hands frequently.
Avoid touching the sores.
When you’re in the sun, apply zinc oxide or lip balm with sunscreen around the mouth and nostrils to prevent an outbreak.
Apply an over-the-counter topical antibiotic (such as Neosporin) to prevent secondary infection.
Apply 1-percent hydrocortisone cream after the blister is gone to reduce
inflammation.

Answer 4

I've heard that zinc helps. I take a daily supplement of zinc to keep my immune system working. Also, vitamin C complex (with bioflavanoids) helps your immune system as well. Try zinc lozenges topically on the current coldsores. Also avoid l-arginine containing foods such as chocolate and nuts. Lysine is a good preventative. I've recently heard that acidophilus may help too. Eat a good quality yogurt or/and take an acidophilus supplement from your health food store. Stress is a huge factor for prevention as well. Good luck! I hope it disappears soon.

Answer 5

Cold sores. Herpes virus brings it on.

Try abreva, or ice, to help. If it's a bad case go to your doc for a quick course of antivirals.

Oh. Alternative medicine. Lysine supplements.

Answer 6

You can purchase a tube of lip gloss called Campho Phoenique.
Or a bottle of it to be used with a q-tip.....It is made for such mouth sores, etc.....Don't ever let anyone use your lip gloss. Ever......tha's how I got one years ago.....After I used my friends, she then said," Oh shoot I have a cold sore....I never did that again...

Answer 7

Yes.

Drink a lots of fluid and sleep. Then, get a prescription medicine called Denavir. Or, get the non-prescription medicine called Abreva.

Costco has Abreva.

It will take care of it.

Answer 8

Well duh..if stress, diet and caffeine brought it on, then make changes. Stop drinking caffeine, consume a well balanced diet and exercise to relieve stress.

Answer 9

Abreva works good.