How did I get the cold sores

How did I get this cold sore?

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If it is a cold sore it is Herpes HSV 1 to be exact, not the genital. Over 60% of Americans have the HSV1 virus. It is very common, don’t have a heartattack. Go to the pharmacy and get your lip cream. It just that common you can buy the cre…

What should I take if I get cold sores easily?

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Dr. Hasen will write a prescription for Valtrex® to suppress the cold sores from appearing after the peel if you are inclined to get these lesions.

What is a Cold Sore – And Why Do I Get Them?

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What is a cold sore? They are a very uncomfortable condition to deal with, but many people do not understand what cold sores are and how to treat them. Today we are going to talk about the symptoms and cause of cold sores. Cold sores are c…

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If im in a commited relationship and contracted type 1 herpes and he gets cold sores why did he test negative?

Q: my boy friend gets cold sores and i contacted genital herpes he went and got a blood test the results we negative. we are commited what happened? im confused!

A: The blood tests are NOT 100% accurate. It is quite common for people who have obvious herpes symptoms – such as cold sores – to test negative. There is about a 15% margin of error on the blood test. Obviously, if he gets cold sores and has infected you, he is NOT in the clear. He has oral hsv-1.He could have a swab test next time he has a cold sore on his mouth – the swab test is much more accurate.

How did I get cold sores? how do you get rid of them?

Q: I washed my face and took a shower last night. then the next morning I had 2 cold sores, 1 on each edge of my lips…idk how it happened.

A: Go to walmart and buy some medicine for it they have a great selection ask the pharmacist…=]

Anyone have experience taking Valtrex for cold sores? What sort of dosage did your dr. recommend? Did it work

Q: I just started taking it and wanted to compare with other people.

A: The usual dose for valacyclovir (Valtrex) in treating cold sores is 2000mg (2g) at the onset of the prodrome (itchiness, burning, tingling) and 2000mg(2g) 12 hours after. And should never be used for more than one dayAs well, the doses may need to be adjusted depending on your kidney function….if your kidneys aren’t working properly the dose should be lowered. So doses can vary depending on the individual…..but 2g/2g is the recommended dose for the treatment of cold sores