The herpes virus that causes cold sores is usually a different strand from the one that causes gential herpes.
fever blister, cold sore?
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I just wanted to add that this is very contagious. She should not share drinks, towels, kiss etc. during an infection until it is gone (scab and all to be completely safe). I got the virus apparently from my mother when I was a child, she apparently didn't know it was contagious. Make sure she washes her hands a lot and doesn't touch it, or lick it. If she or you do touch it to apply ointment or something be sure to wash well with hot soapy water afterwards. Also, my lips are now very sensitive to sun exposure, and during an outbreak I can't stand to feel sunlight (or any heat) on the blister. It really burns.
I find lysine cream to be helpful applied to the blister. HBalm is a good preventative that I've used. Actually I've used and liked both the HBalm Daily and the outbreak version. EO of melissa aka lemon balm is also a good anti-viral for cold sores (its in HBalm). Be careful with the EO because it is strong but that worked great for me. I manage mine now mostly through diet, like avoiding wheat is huge for me, and also keeping my stress levels low emotionally and physically.
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I am sorry. These things are an awful thing to live with.
I find lysine cream to be helpful applied to the blister. HBalm is a good preventative that I've used. Actually I've used and liked both the HBalm Daily and the outbreak version. EO of melissa aka lemon balm is also a good anti-viral for cold sores (its in HBalm). Be careful with the EO because it is strong but that worked great for me. I manage mine now mostly through diet, like avoiding wheat is huge for me, and also keeping my stress levels low emotionally and physically.
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the jury is out if you can pass it without having a out break. i have them and have been with my DH for 8 yeas not and he does not have it that we know of. i dont kiss him if i have an out break. and no you dant have to kiss to get it. sharing a cup, water bottle or anything with someone with an outbreak can transfer it.
you can take her to the DR, but unless she gets them OFTEN there is not much they can do. changing diet and using lysine is what works best for me. there are some RXs that work well, but the OTC stuff works best for me.
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s mama its not a fun thing to live with, but this might be her only outbreak. you just never know, it effects everyone diff.
Originally Posted by AmandasMom  Ok, now I'm freaked out. She has a disease that she got from someone else and she will have this for the rest of her life? How did this happen? When I think herpes, I think STD. I've never seen anyone with a cold sore before, is it possible to have the disease and pass it along with out knowing you have it? I'm freaked out because she's 9! You don't need to kiss anyone to get it? So some kid at school or basketball practice could have it and she touched something they did and got it? Should I take her to the Dr? |
you can take her to the DR, but unless she gets them OFTEN there is not much they can do. changing diet and using lysine is what works best for me. there are some RXs that work well, but the OTC stuff works best for me.
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when does she return to school? i use to just say "i got it after a super high fever! but it will go away in a few days. but i dont want to share my glass (or whatever) because i might still be sick. sharing cups is not a good idea anyway"
i am sure she is not alone!
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i am sure she is not alone!
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