Has ayone tried Coldsore patches?
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Topic: Has ayone tried Coldsore patches?
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Subject: Has ayone tried Coldsore patches?
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 1:22pm
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Those new ones that have been advertised Compeed?
Ive got 2 coldsores coming up and my body is just so use to Zoverax now that its just not working :( Hate the things!  ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 1:44pm
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To be honest I found them pretty useless, especially when eating and drinking, and they definitely didn't clear it up any faster.
I was pregnant at the time and my MW had said it would be fine for me to use Zovirax, but when I got to the chemist he bloody well wouldn't give it to me! ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 2:12pm
| I found them great Dal - I took one of mums when I was pregnant (too cheap to buy a whole pack). Mum and I get coldsores pretty badly, but I found these worked well, as long as you got them to stick well in the first place. Make sure you put them on before moisturiser or makeup too. If anything, I think having a patch means you're less likely to pick it when it gets to that horrible itchy stage and therefore it heals quicker. |
Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 2:33pm
I got a sample for my mum last time she had one and she said that they were pretty good. I happened to be passing a chemist and popped in to ask about them and the lovely lady gave me a sample for Mum  - could be worth a asking  -------------   
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 3:41pm
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we have alot of people come through work who have told us they are fantastic, so definatly worth a try.
worth asking the chemist for a sample ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 4:47pm
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yea i find them great. wih having a baby i didnt wanna use zivirax in case i had it on my hands and then there is touching it and kissing baby etc... i absolutely love them aye. ------------- 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 5:38pm
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This sounds really sad but I've been wanting one to come on so I can try them out lol -------------  
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 6:27pm
this happened to me! I am over due a coldsore by about a 2 months (usually get 2 a year - April and Oct!) so I may go and see about a sample from the chemist ------------- |
HippyMama wrote:Posted By: hannibal
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 8:56pm
| Me - they worked ok, I don't think they cleared up the coldsore quickly though in fact I think it took longer to clear up. I also felt that the edges peeled away and I felt everyone was staring. Plus side is that if you forgot and kissed bubs it was contained or if you forgot and applied lipstick again it hasn't spread. Another great tip is apply a bit of aftershave to the cold sore - trust me it stings BUT it dries the coldsore out and they are gone quite quickly, but if you are pregnant you may not want to use and don't lick your lips the taste of aftershave is gross. |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 8:55am
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Thanks everyone.
Guess how many Ive got - 5 yes 5. I got knocked in the mouth on Saturday and split my lip so I KNEW I would get a coldsore - but hell didnt expect Id get 5! Zoverax just isnt doing it for me anymore, it use to be great but def not working now. I tried the patches last night - man they are hard to apply! My problem is though that because I have so many I have to use like 3 patches to get them covered and they feel like they arent doing anything? The coldsores have come up HUGE today and are throbbing like theres no tomorrow! Any other suggestions? I leave for my girls trip on Friday! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: ohanlon82
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 8:59am
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Oh hun so sorry
Cant help just wanted to give you a hug 
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Posted By: hannibal
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:25pm
| Ouch you poor thing - did you try the aftershave? |
Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:31pm
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Poor you - i so feel your pain
Ice cubes are good for easing the throbbing but a bit tricky to hold in place ------------- |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 19 November 2009 at 8:50am
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Thanks guys, have tried the aftershave and that seemed to have helped it thank goodness!
Stung like hell though! But totally fine with that if it helps it! Thanks on the tip on ice too - have been doing that too your right it does help with the throbbing! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |