Question:
Has any one else experienced the above? I have gotten cold sores for
several years, but prior to having Fibromyalgia they were what I would
consider "normal". Occasionally I would get one that didn't appear much
different from anyone else's. Now... I find that the cold sores I get are
huge, and extrememly painful... and each time I get one it is worse than
the previous one. I am also getting multiple coldsores at the same time
and they cover my entire mouth! The swelling is quite extreme! I'm just
curious if it could have anything to do with the FMS... any ideas?
Answer:
My cold sores have been much worse over the past couple of years too. I
got a prescription for Zovirax (I think that's its name) from my
dermatologist, the same Rx used for shingles (which I also had a mild
bout of). This will help keep the sores from exploding. When your lip
starts to get that tingly feeling, take the Rx for 5 days. I guess it's
a weakness of your immune system that causes the sores to get so bad.
Herpecin-L lip balm also helps sooth the sores.
One key for me is to use gobs of sunscreen on my mouth. Too much sun
will trigger an episode along with having a sinus infection, which I get
freqently.
