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flashlarue@gmail.com New Member
Joined: 11 Jul 2015 Posts: 3 Location: Saint Louis, Mo USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:19 pm Post subject: Fever Blisters |
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I got them as a high school trumpet player and now as a comeback player (67) still continue to get them. All I can do is lay off the horn for a day or two or three and use Chopsaver. Does anyone else have issues with these? What works for you?
Thanks for this great forum.
Michael... _________________ Michael LaRue |
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WxJeff Heavyweight Member
Joined: 10 Dec 2002 Posts: 2485 Location: Atlanta GA
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to TH.
We've had some discussions in the past on cold sores (and I can't remember if cold sores and fever blisters are synonymous.)
I am susceptible to cold sores (my understanding is I am a carrier of the herpes virus) and will use Herpecin L lip balm to help with healing.
The best advice I have received, however, is at the first "tingle" indication that one is imminent is to "bomb" it with L Lysine. I just got over a viral cold a few days ago and felt that I possibly had a cold sore developing. Took 1000mg of L Lysine twice in a 24 hr period and it completely went away/never developed.
Hope this helps. Looking forward to your participation on the forum. _________________ Kanstul F Besson International 800 Bb
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flashlarue@gmail.com New Member
Joined: 11 Jul 2015 Posts: 3 Location: Saint Louis, Mo USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks so much for the tip.
Michael _________________ Michael LaRue |
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Paladin53 Regular Member
Joined: 27 Sep 2015 Posts: 34
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Check out Robinson's Lip Repair.
https://www.robinsonsremedies.com/blog/
Trumpet Dynamics Podcast has an interview with Ken Robinson talking about how cold sores affected his trumpet career and about developing this product.
I don't know if it will help fever blisters.
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Craig Swartz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 7770 Location: Des Moines, IA area
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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I also get actual "cold sores" (viral herpes induced) on occasions that aren't convenient for performance. I have a prescription for generic Valtrex/Valacyclovir (believe that's the spelling) and I take a hit of it if I feel the tingle. I've also experimented with the L Lysine as well but the Valtrex works pretty well if I catch it before it forms. The OP's diagnosis might not be due to herpes virus, though. Full blown, mine take more than a couple days to heal enough that I can play with any effectiveness. Good luck. Old girlfriends are hell... |
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Benge.nut Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Mar 2017 Posts: 695
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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Craig Swartz wrote: | I also get actual "cold sores" (viral herpes induced) on occasions..... Old girlfriends are hell... |
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Richard M Regular Member
Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 11 Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:30 pm Post subject: Robinson's Remedies Lip Repair is best |
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Just wanted to chime in to say that Lip Repair also works for fever blisters. If you are prone to cold sores, apply it daily about two to three times and it will help prevent them from occurring. If you feel the tingle coming or already have one, apply it religiously every waking hour without the need for any other treatment including prescriptions. It will dramatically reduce the severity and duration of them.
It also happens to be a great all natural lip cream with arnica so I use it after rehearsals and gigs. It works better than anything with wax or grease. |
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Angiemac811 New Member
Joined: 18 Nov 2017 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:01 am Post subject: |
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I love chopsaver! Works great. |
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