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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Austin, TX

Does anyone get cold sores on their lips or mouth ulcers inside of there mouth often?

December 21, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing frequent cold sores and mouth ulcers, with many wondering if fibromyalgia or medications like... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing frequent cold sores and mouth ulcers, with many wondering if fibromyalgia or medications like gabapentin could be contributing factors. Several members shared treatments that worked for them, including prescription antivirals like Valacyclovir and Zovirax, over-the-counter options like Abreva and Campho-Phenique, and home remedies such as Vicks VapoRub and salt water gargles. A recurring theme was catching cold sores at the first tingle, following instructions carefully, and boosting vitamin C to reduce frequency.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I use Zovirax for my cold sores and it works wonderfully for me, it even decrease the incidence of the cold sores. They say not to put too much on the cold sore site and especially not to rub the ointment on the site of the sore and to apply it as soon as you start feeling the thingling sensation .
Take my word for it, follow the instructions
to the letter , because otherwise it makes it worse. It even makes the recurrences less.
Great medication, here in Canada you need a medical prescription.

December 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm so glad you asked that question because recently I've had a sudden increase in cold sores. I've always occasionally gotten one maybe once a year but in the last six months I will have four or five at a time inside my mouth. I don't know what it's from but it's frustrating!

December 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get mouth ulcers,nit so often now on uppped tablets...just thought it was "me" just like lots of other symptons,and no help of docter unfortunately, just used mouth cream and sucked my food!

December 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get mouth ulcers all of the time , it's not due to unhealthy eating I presume it is either a side effect of gabepentin or a symptom of the fibro ??? ๐Ÿ˜’

December 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes every month!!

December 21, 2016

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