Cold Sore, UGH!!

Gina

So, I’ve had cold sores since I’ve been an infant. And now being pregnant, I’ve had 4 in 13 weeks!!

Has anyone else seen an outbreak in cold sores (not genital herpes) since getting pregnant?!

I’m hoping the outbreaks will slow down, but I’m not convinced! Ugh, so annoying!!

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Ca

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talk to your doctor

Ta

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I had not had one in 4 years then got pregnant and had two on my face! I had never had two at the same time. I just got some otc medicine at Walgreens and it was gone fast.

Ka

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Yup! I’ve had them since I was a baby, too. Mostly if I was sick or out in the sun too long, I’d get an outbreak. They’ve been none stop since finding out I was pregnant. Currently 22 weeks. My dr did prescribe me valtrex, which works... but your immune system is so run down they’re inevitable. I have found that the longevity of them is pretty short if treated right away. I’ve been using the valtrex and over the counter cream. Definitely talk to your dr.

Gi

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Valtrex is my absolute savior. My OB refilled me this morning. I had a feeling these suckers are here to stay 😕 Thanks ladies!