I hate cold sores!!! I've been getting them all of my adult life - first around the lips and then on my nose! Aaarggh!!!!! They are huge and ugly! I usually get them from too much stress, getting run down, too much sunshine, eating a forbidden food (chocolate, nuts, seeds, etc.) or when battling a viral illness. I have tried many remedies without success--

L- Lysine

Zovirax Ointment

Nail Polish Remover

Hydrogen Peroxide

Rubbing Alcohol

Ice Cube

Blow Dryer

Zinc

Tetrasil Ointment

Carmex

Tetrasil

Witch Hazel

Listerine

Trilex

Toothpaste

Essential oils (evidently not the right ones)

Years ago, I had to start taking large doses of Acyclovir daily (an anti-viral medication that's bad for your kidneys) to prevent cold sores.

Then in 2009 I found more help with putting alkalizing drops in my drinking water. Write dombush@bellsouth.net for 2 brand names and tips for using them. The oxygenating drops help make your body more alkaline, which prevents viruses from doing their dirty work. A surprising benefit was that when I began using the alkalizing drops, my fibro brain fog and CFIDS debilitating exhaustion nearly disappeared! I began living a relatively normal life! See the links at the end of this page to read my fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue stories.

One time when a cold sore got horribly infected, my doctor prescribed Bacitracin Zinc Ointment USP and it worked great! A newsletter reader also suggested putting a tiny bit of household bleach on a Q-tip and applying it carefully to the cold sore. She said she got this tip from a friend who is a nurse. (Just shows how desperate we are to get rid of these disfiguring sores....ugh!!!) However I have found something natural recently that helps boost immune function. A friend suggested Cat's Claw (an herb that BOOSTS immune function) for viral problems. He called it "How to Beat a Virus in One Day." So I ordered Cat's Claw and began my experiment: I stopped Acyclovir "cold turkey" and began taking 2-3 tablets whenever I felt the "tingle" (the sign that a cold sore was about to break out). I discovered that the tingle often would go away immediately. I am glad to have found something natural to help me with this problem, and not rely solely on drugs! I continue to take ACYCLOVIR when needed. However, prior to finding this natural immune booster, I had been taking up to 3,200 mg of Acyclovir daily for cold sore prevention. I have been able to reduce that amount.

Regarding cold sore triggers: I can't eat walnuts (too much arginine) and must greatly limit chocolate, peanuts, seeds and citrus, and also keep my stress levels down, and stay out of strong sunlight.

I hope this information has been helpful if you suffer from chronic cold sores.

Dominie

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