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Can a coldsore sffect the way your whole body feels?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Initial cold sore symptoms can include sore throat, swollen neck lymph nodes, fever, generalized aches & pain of mouth/lips/ effected area.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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