Community› The Bump Month Clubs› June 2015 Moms
June 2015 Moms
New Discussion

Coldsore remedies

mishmardhionomishmardhiono member
in June 2015 Moms
Ergh, I've woken up with a coldsore today (38w 5 days) ad really don't want it to hang around for labour if possible and a newborn.

Any body have some quick healing tips to move the little bastard on his way??
Report Reply to Post

Re: Coldsore remedies

  • britneythebridexobritneythebridexo member
    Herpecin L Cold Sore Lip Balm Stick
    I don't know how safe it is during pregnancy but it's always made mine disappear in a couple of days.
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • ngaines27ngaines27 member
    Tea Tree oil
    Report Reply
  • KaLikeAWindKaLikeAWind member
    edited May 2015
    Eww! So annoying at any time! I always just use something from the store - probably something very similar to PP, except I don't use balm stick, I usually use a gel or something you put right on it. I would think they're probably safe for pregnancy, but I'd ask my nurses hotline to be sure

    ETA - good luck! Hope it goes away soon! And, if you do speak with your Dr / nurses about safe products, drop us a line?
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • kmama2013kmama2013 member
    It doesn't feel pleasant but when I get them I use a q-tip and Dab some hydrogen peroxide on it a few times a day . Usually that gets rid of it in a couple days but not always . Hope yours goes away quickly !!
    Report Reply
  • magono20magono20 member
    Neosporin works like a charm!
    Report Reply
  • js10082011js10082011 member
    edited May 2015
    Honestly hemorrhoid cream, I know sounds crazy! I've used it for years. Ask your doctor because when I got one early on in pregnancy they prescribed a generic drug of Valtrex and that sucker was gone in about 3 days!
    Report Reply
  • mishmardhionomishmardhiono member
    Yes I have valtrex, amazing stuff just unsure if I can use it this late in pregnancy. Waiting to see the dr, just nervous having a coldsore and a newborn that could potentially be infected by it. Thanks for all the remedies, will try them all. Hopefully this sucker won't know what hit it
    Report Reply
  • dancegurl1118dancegurl1118 member
    @mishmardhiono yes Valtrex is safe in late pregnancy! Anyone with a history of genital herpes is on a daily regimen of Valtrex from 36 weeks on for suppression regardless of last outbreak (or at least should be!) so it is definitely safe!
    TTC: 1/2014 BFP: 9/24 EDD: 6/8/2015 Sorry for the poor man's siggy...ticker won't load regardless of how many tips I read.
    Report Reply
  • HayesRN13HayesRN13 member
    Yes please take your valtrex!
    Report Reply
  • mishmardhionomishmardhiono member
    mellymar said:

    Eww! So annoying at any time! I always just use something from the store - probably something very similar to PP, except I don't use balm stick, I usually use a gel or something you put right on it. I would think they're probably safe for pregnancy, but I'd ask my nurses hotline to be sure

    ETA - good luck! Hope it goes away soon! And, if you do speak with your Dr / nurses about safe products, drop us a line?

    Sorry I never replied. Continuing on usual dose of valtrex under docs advice, I can't use Zovirax as I find it spreads/multiplies the sores. There is a product that I buy when overseas (I'm in aus so it's not available here) called viru merz, might be available inthe US, I have purchased it in Mexico. It's incredibly cheap and works wonders, normally within 6 hours of applying the sore is contained and pretty much gone. It's a gel that puts a film over the sore so it doesn't weep/get touched by saliva. Worth looking into.
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"