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Fever Blisters/Cold Sores

Mrs.Priester2bMrs.Priester2b
in November 2011 Moms

Have you had one during pregnancy?  I have gotten most of my life so when I got this one, I didn't think to much about it.  I wasn't sure what I could take so I started to google for answers.  Bad idea!!!  All kinds of stories about how it could affect the baby and I needed to call the dr right away.

I called the nurse to look for answers cause now I'm nervous on what I should take.

Just curious as to what your experience has been.  If you've never had one, you are a lucky gal!

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  • sarahjames9sarahjames9 member
    I had never had one in my life until this pregnancy. I have had 3 now. My doc said Abreva was fine to use and I think some people even take prescription meds for them. It is nothing to worry about! Only if you have genital herpes is it a problem!
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  • Mrs.Priester2bMrs.Priester2b

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    I had never had one in my life until this pregnancy. I have had 3 now. My doc said Abreva was fine to use and I think some people even take prescription meds for them. It is nothing to worry about! Only if you have genital herpes is it a problem!

    Thanks, I think I still have some abreva from the last time I had one.

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  • redheademredheadem
    I get them, usually from stress, but haven't had one while pregnant (surprisingly).  I got one right after dd#1 was born.  I haven't heard that they were worse during pregnancy.  I wonder why?  If it were me, I would just use Abreva. 
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  • elledizzyelledizzy
    I've gotten them on and off pretty much my entire life. I take Valtrex when one pops up. Its safe during pregnancy, and it makes it go away in a day or two, as opposed to 5 or more. Its a miracle drug, and now they have a generic, so its an affordable one! 
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  • elledizzyelledizzy
    Also, re: being worse during pregnancy. Cold sores pop up typically due to a compromised immune system.  So if you're pregnant, you're obviously immune compromised, which would result in more frequent cold sores. 
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  • gina2433gina2433 member

    imageelledizzy:
    I've gotten them on and off pretty much my entire life. I take Valtrex when one pops up. Its safe during pregnancy, and it makes it go away in a day or two, as opposed to 5 or more. Its a miracle drug, and now they have a generic, so its an affordable one! 

    THIS!! I got one not too long ago but was to scared to take anything this time so I just let it run its course. Not bad

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  • vanessa11411vanessa11411 member
    I've gotten them before but when I feel one coming on, I stop talking or touching it. Lay down and just breathe, and they usually go away. I haven't had one in over 3 years. They try to pop up but don't actually make it out. I had one try to pop up a couple of weeks ago. I just tilted my head back and just didnt move until I felt the heat go away.
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  • JanimalJanimal member
    Your OB can call in Valtrex, ok during pregnancy, to make it go away sooner.  If it's on your mouth, there is no reason it should pass on to baby. 
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