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snflwr167 · 01-30-2006, 02:17 PM

I know this is a tardy reply, but I just joined.

Did you talk to your doctor about it yet? I've had cold sores since age 13 and at very stressful times I can have them 3 at a time and continuous for weeks on end. Also, they can be brought out by weather, allergies, foods, etc. Though most doctors are reluctant, I know you can ask for a prescription for the same medication that treats genital herpes. It works wonders and has saved me from many many days of embarrassing mouth sores and painful meals. The only problem is, its basically preventative (keeps you from "shedding") so if you already have the bump, it’s too late for the pill to work.

01-30-2006, 02:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
snflwr167 Upright	I know this is a tardy reply, but I just joined. Did you talk to your doctor about it yet? I've had cold sores since age 13 and at very stressful times I can have them 3 at a time and continuous for weeks on end. Also, they can be brought out by weather, allergies, foods, etc. Though most doctors are reluctant, I know you can ask for a prescription for the same medication that treats genital herpes. It works wonders and has saved me from many many days of embarrassing mouth sores and painful meals. The only problem is, its basically preventative (keeps you from "shedding") so if you already have the bump, it’s too late for the pill to work.