Why do i keep getting cold sores?!?

Question

I cant live like this! i seriously can't stand getting a cold sore, as a 16 year old male its humiliating letting everyone know that i have herpes :(....(but im still glad i don't have genital herpes!)i don't know what to do anymore, i keep putting off hanging out with my girlfriend and friends because i always have a cold sore! I'm always afraid of plaguing my girlfriend with this. I went fishing a couple weeks ago and got one when i woke up in the morning from that (i guess). The past couple days i just sat at home and didn't really do anything, i was just sitting here on my computer and then i feel a bump forming on my lip about 10 minutes ago! What causes cold sores?? How can i deal with them?? Is there ANYTHING out there that helps get rip of them quick (or even for good!) I've been getting very depressed over this :( please help me!

Answer 1

Stress can bring about more cold sores. Most people have that herpes strain, you're definitely not alone!

What I would do is talk to your doctor about over-the-counter or prescription medication that can shorten the length of time for cold sores.  

Answer 2

I feel your pain.  A cold sore is nothing to be humiliated about, but I do understand.  Yes, there is an excellent medication for 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 not Abreva not Lysine or anything else.  Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for the 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 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.  Do ask your doctor about it.  It will change your life.  In the meantime, here are a couple of informative links.

Answer 3

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex. Have your parent take you to your pediatrician to discuss your concerns and medical options.

I think once you recieve medical advice and medication you will be able to live with your situation. Smile it will be okay.

Answer 4

Exercise and stay away from stress related scenarios.

Use abreva at the first tingle you get on you lip. If you are uncomfortable with buying abreva, try:

theprivatepharmacy.com.

:) No need to be stressed about buying it, because then it would cause another outbreak.

However, the best treatment is 1000g Valtrex once a day.

Answer 5

maybe your depression is causing stress which is forming the cold sores

-just a theory

I find sorbelene cream with vitamin e gets rid of any rash or itchiness.

Answer 6

Take Lysine ;D

keeps them away.

Also, when you feel the bump - put some alcohol or nail polish remover where the bump is forming, it gets rid of it.

When you have the coldsore and you have the blister thing, pop it (i know everyone says not to - but it gets RID OF IT!!!!!!!!) then put some salt on it to dry out the inside.  

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