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How long after you've been taking your antiviral will your first outbreak go away?

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PhoenixSES
PhoenixSES

I've been on the antiviral oral medicine for a little over a week now and my pubic area feels much better, but I have two little baby cold sores that are trying to pop up. It's my first outbreak so I'm very new to this and trying to come to terms with it. I'm under a lot of stress and I know that doesn't help. I've been treating it with tea tree oil products (from Lush) and hydrogen peroxide. I'm wondering approximately how long they will take to go away. Also....if you have any better suggestions than what I'm doing, please feel free to share. Thank you

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  • Livelife
    Livelife PhoenixSES

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    Honestly the anti viral will not quicken it up it will simply just stop new sores coming up!!

    Mine lasted 3 weeks but my friends lasted 2 weeks maybe?

    Our absolute GOD away lidocaine try get your hands on it, it will numb everything

    Drink loooooads of water and try and be positive because being upset and crying 24/7 over it will only make it worst x

  • jessica93013
    jessica93013 PhoenixSES

    Posted

    My first out break I was taking 1000 MG Valtrex and within 2 days I strated to feel relief after a week on this all symptoms are gone
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