The key to viral breakouts is stress. I know it's easier said than done, but it's crucial you not stress! The stress will only exacerbate it more.
FH and I took lysine pills (you can get them at a health food store) the week leading up to my wedding. I was not taking any chances. It worked!
Posted by Brila09
FH and I took lysine pills (you can get them at a health food store) the week leading up to my wedding. I was not taking any chances. It worked!
yup i swear by lysine...also put toothpaste on it when you get home it helps to dry it up
Posted by coldasice217
The key to viral breakouts is stress. I know it's easier said than done, but it's crucial you not stress! The stress will only exacerbate it more.
Take lysine! It's an amino acid supplement. My dad gets cold sores and when he feels it start to come on, he takes those pills for a few days and it never even comes out. If he takes it too late and it does show up, it goes away MUCH faster than usual though.
FH gets them (only when he is super stressed out)... he is planning on taking Valtrex starting 1 or 2 weeks before the wedding for a precaution since that time will be a super stressful time, prime time to get one... I know it's 'Valtrex' but it's the same virus so it can be a good preventative
