I have herpes!

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Simplex that is. You know the cold sore/fever blister variety!

I have one right now that started this morning, and it's in my nose, and it hurts. The whole left side of my nose is swollen and tender to the touch!

Is there anything I can do to make it's duration short and sweet?

[My Flight Surgeon]

Acyclovir or Valtrex - both prescription drugs.

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

Acyclovir or Valtrex - both prescription drugs.

I said of the cold sore variety (which technically as you know is a herpes strain), nothing of a sexually transmitted variety!

Yuck!

[Doug Taylor]

Ok, there's the answer! Lemme close this because I already know where it's going.

If you have more info, Dr. Forred, lemme know and I'll re-open it.

Update: Re-open!

It's informational folks!

[My Flight Surgeon]

We treat type 1 herpes (hepers simplex, the kind that causes cold sores) with acyclovir or Valtrex. They shorten the course of the symptoms by about 50%. The generic acyclovir is only $4 by prescription when you buy it at Wal-Mart or Target.

[Ophir]

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

We treat type 1 herpes (hepers simplex, the kind that causes cold sores) with acyclovir or Valtrex. They shorten the course of the symptoms by about 50%. The generic acyclovir is only $4 by prescription when you buy it at Wal-Mart or Target.

It is still a pharmaceutical and Lysine works very well to counter the outbreak as well. And it is natural.

[stuckingfk]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I said of the cold sore variety (which technically as you know is a herpes strain), nothing of a sexually transmitted variety!

Yuck!

Shows how much you know.

Listen to the Doc.

Valtrex works great for cold sores. If you catch it in the tingle, it won't last nearly as long. Sometimes, it won't even break the surface if you catch it at the right time.

Next time, use some tact with your title. Don't make it so obvious that you're begging for attention.

[mtsu_av8er]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I said of the cold sore variety (which technically as you know is a herpes strain), nothing of a sexually transmitted variety!

Yuck!

Max, as others have pointed out, the same drugs work!

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by stuckingfk

Shows how much you know.

Listen to the Doc.

Valtrex works great for cold sores. If you catch it in the tingle, it won't last nearly as long. Sometimes, it won't even break the surface if you catch it at the right time.

Next time, use some tact with your title. Don't make it so obvious that you're begging for attention.

...

Not beggin' for attention, dude! Just thought it was a funny title!

Originally Posted by mtsu_av8tr

Max, as others have pointed out, the same drugs work!

Thanks, I didn't know think something as common as a cold sore, would need something of prescription strength.

I think it is genetic or somthing, my mom gets them, my younger sister get them, but my older brother and sister both don't. I've been getting them since before I can remember, so this isn't a first!

Tonight my mom said that I need to dry it out, she says she normally uses, carmex.

I'm goin' to Wal-Greens, tomorrow!

In any event sorry to have questioned ya doc, thought you were originally kidding.

I'm not worthy!

[NW004]

Abreva, its like 18 dollars, but it relieves the pain so nicely, and it will make it go away in 4 days max.

Walgreens is the place!

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by NW004

Abreva, its like 18 dollars, but it relieves the pain so nicely, and it will make it go away in 4 days max.

Walgreens is the place!

I think that's the t.v. spot that I saw! Prescription or OTC?

[taseal]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I think that's the t.v. spot that I saw! Prescription or OTC?

Abreva is is OTC, Its what I use.. its kind of pricey for OTC stuff though.

[My Flight Surgeon]

Abrev ajust contains alcohol to dry the lesions. It is not anti-viral. As I said earlier, acyclovir is $4 on prescription from Wal-Mart or Target and it is anti-viral.

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Are cold sores typically in advance of a cold or flu? Because I think that I'm coming down with something!

[Doug Taylor]

Uhh, yeah you are! uhh, herpes simplex.

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Uhh, yeah you are! uhh, herpes simplex.

So, you have a medical degree in addition to your flight ratings and certs now, lol!

[Doug Taylor]

Umm, no. I did get accepted to USC's Biology department when I was a senior in high school though!

(I know, that an $4.00 might get me a double tall, non-fat extra-dry cappuccino)

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Umm, no. I did get accepted to USC's Biology department when I was a senior in high school though!

(I know, that an $4.00 might get me a double tall, non-fat extra-dry cappuccino)

$4 will also apparently get you a perscription of acyclovir!

[Doug Taylor]

Uhh, ok! (what's that?)

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Uhh, ok! (what's that?)

...perscription strength meds for all type of blisters/lesion!

[Doug Taylor]

I'm married, brotha! Those wild days of lesions, bruises and donkey kong heterosexual anonymity are over!

[ZapBrannigan]

$4 prescription with the $60 doctor visit to GET the prescription. lol

[My Flight Surgeon]

A good doc will write the prescription to be refillable.

[nickbtubas]

Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

$4 prescription with the $60 doctor visit to GET the prescription. lol

i would call my nurse and ask for the prescription to be sent to my local pharmacy. if she said i had to come in than i would. give it a try and you could save the $60

[Mariano]

For a moment I thought that Kingairer had a "relapse" ...... (sort of old school stuff)