on sunday morning i noticed i had a tiny spot on my upper lip that was slightly sore but as the day went on the spot got bigger,i applied some zovirax cream before i went to bed thinking it was a coldsore i had...even tho ive never had a coldsore before.when i woke up on monday morning my lip was swollen to twice its normal size and was really painful and there was a patch of pus...i went to see the nurse at my doctors clinic and she said it just looks like a really bad coldsore and i was told to continue with the zovirax cream which i did then when i woke up this morning my lip had swollen even more(spreading across my whole top lip)...it has got so bad that i can hardly eat,drink or speak....which isnt so good as im 33 weeks pregnant with twins so i have to eat and drink...the pain has also got worse and also there is a burning sensation.Any way i hope someone can tell me what this might be as im starting to get worried....i dont think it is a coldsore.
thank you
2007-02-19 20:02:38 · 4 answers · asked by DONNA M 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
sounds like an allergy to some type of foods u may have eaten.
ice your lips is your best bet since u are pregnant, try some caramex on lips, try a cool teabag also.
drink plenty of fruit juices, water, try apple cider vinegar rinses.
wash lips good with hot water and then cold ice water.
Good Luck
2007-02-20 02:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all-I'd tell the nurse at the clinic you went to-to go pound sand!
I am not a medical professional-but it sounds to me that you have got an infection!!! This is not a simple cold sore.
Since you are 33 weeks pregnant-I would run-not walk-to a competent doctors office and demand appropriate care!
I am sorry you got the brush off from an idiotic nurse-but you need to pursue this further and get seen ASAP.
I hope this helps you. God Bless you and your little ones!
2007-02-20 07:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by J L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to think back, did you eat anything at all, probably something that you had not eaten before to cause this condition? I half know how you feel since I hate cold sores so much. I infrequently have them and find Noni juice very effective, by washing with it every few minutes. In your case though, I think knowing the cause is even better than knowing the cure. When you have found out something, I think we would love to hear what happened. Good luck!
2007-02-20 07:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be an allergic reaction go to the doctor right away
2007-02-20 09:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋