Question:
I'm 5 days to go and I've developed a cold sore

will it stop me from having WLS?    — Connie M. (posted on February 20, 2002)

February 19, 2002
I wouldn't think so, but if you are worried, call your doc's office. If you want a great treatment for it, I use TeaTree oil, you can get it at herbal stores, or GNC. Smells kinda bad, but works like a charm! My stress seems to manifest itself in coldsores! They are an annoyance, but not a medical hazzard.
   — Angela B.

February 19, 2002
Connie, The last time I had a cole sore on my lip I was amazed how quickly I got rid of it without it spreading all over. I uses a liquid Vitamin E and it cleaned it right up. Just poke a hole with a needle and put a drop on your finger and wipe it on the cs. No itch, no burn, no crustie. It seemed to dry it up in the blister state. I did this everytime i thought about it. Which was constant. I hope this works for you. Also I have tried dipping a tea bag in water just to get it wet, squeeze it out.( if you make tea, save the bag and reuse it all day) Hold on sore. It works good too but it still gets crustie and cracks open. The tea dries it out fast but feels tingley and can feel it draw. Maybe try the tea to dry and the vit e to sooth. Good luck. sandy
   — sandy W.

February 20, 2002
try abreva cream...sold over the counter a little expensive but works really well...good luck
   — Neal A.