I've was sick and throwing up, now i have a cold sore. are these linked? should i see a doctor?

Question

this is the first time i've ever had a cold sore, and i felt it starting right after i got sick. im not sure what to do about. im not really sure if its worth going to the doctor.

Answer 1

Your immune system is running low or you have kissed someone who has a cold sore.

Answer 2

I call them fever blisters because every time i get a fever I get one.  The books call it herpes simplex.  It will go away on it's own and you do not have to see a doctor.  You can use Carmex or Blistex or some of the more expensive over the counter medicines for it.  Do not let anyone use the same cup or glass you are using, do not kiss anyone while you have it,  or they will stand a chance of getting one.  It is contagious.  You'll be fine in a few days.  

Answer 3

I don't think the throwing up and the cold sore are connected, other than you usually get a flare up of cold sores when you are stressed or when your immune system is a little compromised, such as when you are sick.  However, by the time the cold sore erupted, the virus had been active in your body for a few days.

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.  

There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores.  Only time will take care of that.  But there is a good prescription medication for cold sores.  It will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores.

The absolute best treatment for cold sores is a prescription medication in pill form called Valtrex.  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.  My doctor prescribed it for me for cold sores about five years ago and after taking it only a couple of times I hardly ever get a cold sore any more, and before Valtrex I was having several attacks a year.  On the rare occasions that I do get one now, it is gone almost immediately when I take the medication - in about a day.    In the meantime, here are a couple of informative links.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-t...

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/ach...