I am developing cold sores on my lip and inside my mouth, I have always been vulnerable to them and am worried they could cause real problems now, I also have a problem with aclovir as it has previously caused them to worsen rather than improve. Should I contact my team?
Yes, absolutely.
Ask them if l-lysine is safe as well, as (pre chemo) I would take this as a preventative when I felt the tingle and then double the dose as a curative and it worked for me
You can get it in Holland and Barrett if they give you the green light xx
Coldsores are the WORST! Little b*starts.
Hi @scribbler,
Thanks for posting.
Cold sores can be painful and it sounds like you have a few.
We’re not sure if you are on active treatment for breast cancer or have a reduced immunity but as @sisters_of_percy says do contact your treatment team. If you have any difficulty speaking to someone in your team you could try your GP or 111 in the meantime.
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