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I woke up with a cold sore and a sore throat this morning. i am 29 weeks pregnant and terrified to take or use anything. what do you recommend?
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See your OBGYN: "Cold sores" are a result of HSV (herpes) infection. There are medications that help can help with this virus during pregnancy. Unfortunately, once one has a "cold sore" the efficacy of the medication is limited. Knowing when you are about to get a "cold sore" is the best time to address it b/c one can stop it from erupting by taking antiviral medications at this time.
Answered 2/11/2015
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See ob/gun: you have a cold sore. If it is herpes then treatment may be indicated. If it is a stress related or apthous ulcer then avoid too much stress. The obgyn can se you and advise as to the risk related when deliverying.
Answered 9/23/2014
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RELAX: The pills for herpes are perfectly safe during pregnancy. A cold sore will not be a risk to the fetus. After it is a few hours old, it does not much matter what you do anyway. It will heal in a week or so.
Answered 9/23/2014
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