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I've been getting more and more of those and never had a problem before. Any advice on preventing? I heard there are tablets available...would really appreciate any feedback. Thank you
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Members shared personal experiences with cold sores while on Methotrexate, with many finding relief through L-lysine supplements, which... Read more
Are you taking Folic Acid? It counteracts the side effects of mouth sores and hair loss, probably some others that I am not aware of. I am on injectable MTX and the Folic Acid is a must. Maybe ask your rheumy about them. Folic Acid is a prescription. Good luck...
Pat
Another thing that helps me is an infrared light pen. I use it at the first sign of a cold sore. If I’m quick enough as in, before the blisters burst it can reduce the length of time I have the cold sore. Instead of 9 days it could be gone in in 5 days. It’s called a biostick. I got it a few years ago off the internet, not sure if they are still available though but you could find something similar
@A myRAteam Member Thank you for the feedback. Yes, I have heard about the B12. Will defnitely look into it if my L-Lyserine tablets don't work.
I get them sometimes but Ive read that low vitamin B12 also causes them
Hope this helps regards Pat xxx
I don't take methotrexate, but I do get cold sores. One thing that really helps me is ice. As soon as I feel that itch/pain of a cold sore coming on, I put an ice cube in a baggie and put it on and off for 20 minutes. I do that a few times a day at the very beginning of one. I usually do it for a few days before you can see it. It doesn't make the cold sore go away, but it helps with the healing process. It's not as painful and long. I also use camphophenique. I put a little bit on a q-tip and dab it on. It burns sometimes, but it helps to heal. Hope this helps.
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