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First cold sore

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runoutofideasnow · 15/11/2019 08:10

Why would I suddenly get my first ever cold sore at the age of 32? I assumed I didn't carry the virus. It's really sore as well any tips?

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Mumma1984 · 15/11/2019 09:05

I think most people carry the virus without realizing tbh - you can get them anytime - out of my 4 best friends in the only one who has never had a cold sore but I'm aware that doesn't mean I don't have it because it could pop up anytime, it's usually stress/ run down that might activate the virus!

Mummyofbananas · 15/11/2019 09:41

You can catch it as an adult. I got my first at 21 and was ill for a fortnight x

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runoutofideasnow · 15/11/2019 09:56

I'm not sure how I would have caught it though tbh. My husband has never had a cold sore either.
I do have a bad cold just now.
I'm feeling a bit upset about it as I'd been kissing my son until I realised what it was - he's 3yo Sad

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yikesanotherbooboo · 15/11/2019 10:02

Many of us carry the virus and have never knowingly had a primary infection, in other words you might have had it for years or , indeed, your husband might have done. It is more likely that you re the carrier as often a first attack makes one feel very unwell with generalised viral type symptoms.

yikesanotherbooboo · 15/11/2019 10:04

Buy aciclovir cream and use frequently; also keep it in hand for next time ( if there is one) to start as soon as symptoms start.

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runoutofideasnow · 15/11/2019 10:06

My mum did sometimes get cold sores when I was a child but she was very careful when she felt one coming on. I wonder if I've been carrying it since then and it's just come out now.
I just thought it was a spot until it really started hurting yesterday so I've not been careful at all Sad
I was looking after my baby niece on Tuesday (9mo) I really hope I've not spread it to her too.

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runoutofideasnow · 17/11/2019 13:05

Disgusting update. The 'cold sore' has been agony, so sore I've had to take painkillers so was convinced that's what it was.
Anyway, last night I accidentally caught the top of it and pus came out Envy(not envy) so I assume it actually must be a spot. It's not as sore today thankfully.

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Whoopstheregomyinsides · 17/11/2019 13:40

It might still be. I get a bit of funk in mine sometimes. They are so painful but ice helps followed by the cream and the blister patches overnight really speed up healing

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runoutofideasnow · 17/11/2019 13:46

Boooo. I read online that the fluid in cold sores was clear Sad

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