What vitamins can i take to get rid of a cold sore

What vitamins can i take to get rid of a cold sore

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Treatment for cold sores try applying ice or warm compresses to the blisters,use OTC lidocaine ointment. No vitamins mentioned.

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Q: ok i got a C.S on the second. not too bad cuz its summer right?well i start college on the 10th!D: i need to be feeling my best and looking my best to get a good reputation and make new friends!anyways! i have bin taking vitamin C, zinc, vitamin E, l-lysine, and some sort of blue pill my doctor gave me. and i have been putting zovirax on it 5 times a day. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO! D:

A: Things like this go away on their own sooner than TRYING to get rid of them.I suppose drinking more water will help to speed things up. The zinc will definitely help (it’s more of a facial vitamin) so as well as taking the pill version, eat foods rich in the stuff to give your medication a boost. Don’t pick at it or lick it because obviously, that’s not going to do you any favours.

Questions about Lysine vitamins for cold sores/fever blisters?

Q: I’m someone who is REALLY prone to fever blisters unfortunately. I get them from stress, having a fever, and being in the sun. Currently I have about 4 on my lower lip and one at the corner of my mouth from being in the sun for 3 hours at a soccer game. Needless to say it pretty much sucks lol. So anyway, I’ve been taking Lysine vitamins because I heard those help. However, I was taking one in the morning and one at night after being in the sun, yet the blisters still surfaced :(. What I’m wondering is, is it bad to take more than two a day? Can you take two at once or is it bad for you? Also, should I only take the vitamins whenever I feel a blister coming, or should I take them on a regular basis? And also, do the vitamins only prevent the blisters? Or do they speed up the healing process at all? In other words, is it pointless to take them after I already have the blisters, or will they help to get rid of them quicker.I REALLY need some advice, I despise fever blisters! Those of you who get them know how I feel 🙁 I have scabs all on my lover lip ugh it sucks! but anyways any other tips for cold sores/fever blisters would be very much appreciated. Thanks 🙂

A: Once the cold sore has erupted, it will have to run its course. There is only one quick treatment for cold sores, and that is Valtrex, but unless you already have a prescription for it, it won’t work well for this cold sore. There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores, but Valtrex, which is an anti-viral medication, will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores. It was intended for genital herpes, but cold sores are caused by the same family of viruses, and Valtrex stops colds sores in their tracks. None of the other treatments come close to the effectiveness of Valtrex, not the ointment Zovirax, and certainly not Abreva or anything else. Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for this medication. Many of us already have the cold sore virus dormant in our bodies, and never have a flare up of cold sores. We contracted it as children, as it is a very common virus, and children pick it up easily as they often share food and drinks, and may be less concerned about hand washing and hygiene. Cold sores can be transmitted even when the person does not have a cold sore, though it is less likely to happen then. These sites are informative.http://www.herpes.com/hsv1-2.htmlhttp://www.herpesdiagnosis.com/http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overviewhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/cold_sores.htmlhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/9325.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/STDFact-Herpes.htmhttp://www.ashastd.org/herpes/herpes_overview.cfmhttp://chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=1486&rot=4

Whats the quickest way to get rid of a sore throat and the sniffles?

Q: I’m going to dinner with my family tonight, and dont want to be all gross with a cold (we’re celebrating my moms birthday)My throat hurts (feels scratchy) but its not like im hoarse. and im having a hard time breathing through my nose. I dont feel sick other then these symptoms.ive been taking vitamin C and NyQuil, what else can i do? anything?I meant DayQuil, although i’ll probably take NyQuil tonight to sleep

A: doctors will always tell you to gargle with warm water and salt. put 1 to 2 tablespoons of salt in a cup of water and gargle until you are fininsh. this is for the sore throat. you can suck on throat lozenges too and take tylenol or what i take is alka seltzer plus for colds. i believe this is for sore throats and sniffles. you do know that being in warm weather or in heat can help get rid of your cold. you just have to gargle, take medicine, suck on throat lozenges, move around and as i do stuff tissues in my nose (i do this to sleep better, to get rid of congestion and nasal drip, you have to do what you have to do lol) to get better. dont stuff the tissues in public. you should feel better from 3 to 4 days. i had just gotten over your experience last week.