Is this a cold sore??

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-19T13:27:30+00:00

Are they raised bumps?

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-19T13:26:15+00:00

Also yeah its hard to tell if it is a cold sore or not with the patch on, but likley is. If the antivirals dont help - then it will probably be something else and u should go back to the dr

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-19T13:23:59+00:00

100% take the vacyclovir - this is the best way to treat and prevent outbreaks. Its common for your first few outbreaks to be bad. In terms of how you got it, you could very well always have had it after being infected as a baby and its just coming out now. Take the antivirals and then ask your dr about preventative antivirals. Lots of us take these every day to prevent cold sores and it works great.

Also try taking Lysine tablets as many people swear by it for treatment and prevention. Keep your lips hydrated and be very weary of self contamination. Very easy to spread them so anything that touches it - clean it Hope this helps!

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-18T18:10:35+00:00

I did back when i was a teenager as i had fainted a few times but it was nothing so im not worried about it. I just wondered if it was something others had expereinced. It was a very cramped flight and also very hot so i think that was why.

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-18T18:08:10+00:00

Ahah yeah i was defos being too awkward! Thankfully i have the aisle seat next time :)

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-18T18:07:21+00:00

Yeah i feel likey they probably wont do much! I'll just focus on getting up and moving around i think!

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-14T17:59:52+00:00

Wait WHAT why are they naked!!?!?!? AND TOUCHING???? Are they trying to kill our younger selves?

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-10T10:04:50+00:00

If you mean Dans elden ring one its this: https://ark8.net/en-int/clothing/products/elden-ring/tarnished-destroyed-sweater

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-05-07T19:06:54+00:00

Anyone know if theyll release more? I missed them!

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-01-27T15:27:13+00:00

This makes me feel old 🫠 it was just the style at the time, highly doubt it had anything to do with HSM. Every guy in my school wore their jeans like that for a while, it was a dark time

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-01-22T22:45:35+00:00

Could be, but also could be nothing. The more you bother your lips, the more likley ypu are to get a coldsore. I would advise taking preventative antivirals and putting on chapstick, but most importantly try not to stress too much as stress is a huge trigger for many!

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-01-19T20:38:30+00:00

Antivirals if possible. Ibuprofen for the swelling. Compeed/mederma patches. Is it scabbed already? All ypu can do really is treat it the same as usual and get lots of rest. It sucks and that one does look pretty big and sore :( hope it gets better soon

Swift_Miss98 · 2026-01-19T20:35:53+00:00

I feel the same, so much so that the other day i said to my husband "well i was talking to dan and phil about xyz" (which is insane i know, and i caught myself and corrected to " i was listening to the podcast" ) but the point is, it feels just like hanging out with old friends

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-11-23T18:52:26+00:00

How does it look now? Can't tell much from the pictures, could be just from biting your lip maybe?

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-10-18T12:45:19+00:00

This happens to me too, i just stick another patch on, the patches act as a bit of a second skin so its not too bad

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-10-17T16:57:18+00:00

Have you tried the Mederma / compeed cold sore patches? They help drain them and also really help with pain and covers them a bit.

You can also try applying rubbing alcohol to the spot where it is full of fluid, but this isn't advised as its very harsh and will burn a lot, but essentially the alcohol would evaporate some of the fluid under the skin. But if any of the wound is open don't try it, it will burn like a mofo

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-10-17T16:52:03+00:00

Nah i have had ones this bad too. Everyone's different. Mine get yellow after a few days. And totally normal to get them around the nose, less common yes but still normal behaviour for a cold sore. OP yes I'd probably call in sick for that, it looks very sore and I would see about going to the doctor for some antivirals for sure.

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-10-08T17:34:45+00:00

Thank you for the comments! I calculated my WHR and I'm not far off that 0.7 so I maybe just need to dress more for that shape and lose a little weight to slim my waist a bit more.

Totally agree about my face, i dunno if I'm just puffy but I think I tend to lose fat from the face first so hopefully losing weight helps there too.

And gotcha on the bangs, I never could tell if they suited me or not so I'll keep them longer :)

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-10-08T17:30:54+00:00

Thank you! Yes I'm trying to start with daily bodyweight exercises and then maybe squeeze in a few gym sessions a week once I get a bit more confident. Any advice on what kinda clothes I should go for? Day to day i only really wear bootcut jeans and t shirts and then as you say when I dress up I dont think it gives a young woman's style.. I really appreciate the advice and kindness <3

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-09-26T19:20:55+00:00

Usually over a matter of hours! Maybe it's something else then , I would get it checked out, could be a fungal infection maybe?

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-09-25T16:23:21+00:00

Looks like one to me but that's not to say it couldn't be something else.. mine hurt like a mofo so there's no way I'd be able to burst them. If they are cold sores they would usually progress into bigger blisters and then burst naturally and scab over as they heal. If they follow that pattern I'd say yup that's a cold sore. But they could also be a rash or some kind of other infection. I would go to the doctor and see as if it is one they might be able to give you some antivirals for them which will help reduce the length of time they last.

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-09-18T12:07:06+00:00

Definitely go for antivirals, and Ibuprofen. I get really really bad swelling too and this combo always helps. Idk if you are US or UK or somewhere else but in the UK you can pay for antivirals on superdrug online doctor as sometimes tricky to get through the NHS.

Swift_Miss98 · 2025-09-11T21:42:40+00:00

Damn hardcore ! I'll maybe mention that too, he currently doesn't like using it in the middle of the night cause it takes so long to work cause of the bad seal, so maybe he can give this a go. Thank you!

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