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Cold Sores

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newcastle under Lyme, UK

Let's talk cold sores and mouth ulcers.

Who gets them, how often?

Have you mentioned it to your rheumy or doctor and what's their verdict?

I get them often, today in have a beastie growing in the corner of my mouth and on the side of my tongue I can feel an ulcer coming.

But I get the absolute worst on or around my lower lip line.

Who else experiences this. None of the OT stuff works and for the ulcers I just swish with salt water.

So I'm interested to know who else gets this?

Lucy… read more

January 27, 2016
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Members shared deeply about their ongoing struggles with cold sores and mouth ulcers, with many describing frequent outbreaks triggered by... Read more

Members shared deeply about their ongoing struggles with cold sores and mouth ulcers, with many describing frequent outbreaks triggered by stress, flares, or weakened immune systems, and several noting the connection to the herpes simplex virus (which remains dormant in the body after chicken pox). A wealth of practical remedies emerged, including prescription antivirals like Valtrex or acyclovir, over-the-counter options like Abreva and Lysine supplements, and natural approaches such as coconut oil pulling, peppermint essential oil, apple cider vinegar, and warm salt water rinses. A recurring theme was the importance of catching sores at the first tingle, staying hydrated, avoiding acidic or salty foods, and consulting doctors about underlying conditions like Sjogren's syndrome or vitamin deficiencies (especially B12 and C), with many members emphasizing that persistent monitoring and self-advocacy are key to managing these painful symptoms.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Try using peppermint essential oils it works wonders on cold sores.

February 2, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi
I had this last year. I try everything. Then one time I got my doctor to look at it. She said I was low in vetam B and D. She gave me some strong vet D. They help. So did the B. Now I have none

February 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

use apple cider vinegar , get a mouth full, swish it around in your mouth(hard to do) and spit it out.. dab some on the lip sores with cotton,, several times a day. this seems to work better than any thing else I have ever found. even works for my husband and friends.. nasty to taste but it works!

January 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Coconut oil is becoming more popular as said to have lots of health benefits. Can be found in most supermarkets beside cooking oils. I use it to whiten teeth, moisture skin and digestive for bloated tummy and have noticed a difference my problem at the moment is not using consist due to being in between 2 homes but definitely recommend it
Apple cider vinegar from Holland and Barrett also has no of health benefits and reduces inflammation. Google them and read up the uses and benefits of them

March 9, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member ; Hello there thank you for your comment and yes I have heard of Scurvy becoming more of a concern again we seem to of gone a full circle in that department I am sorry you are suffering. You can get all types of oils from health food shops even The bigger superstores are supplying the choice if oils, I just read an article in a link a little further done put on by OLP47 scroll down a little further you will see her name and she has very kindly put a link on there that you can go into it says that Sesame oil or Olive are as benificial too but for other types o health issues go have a read it is very interesting. THANK YOU @A MyFibroTeam Member for the great link it was a lit if help. I really hope you both have as pain free week as possible. Love to you both xxx

February 24, 2016

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