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Q: Help! Nasal Herpes...
asked by: ciao77 on March 7th, 2004
Experienced User
After much wondering, I went to the doctor to get checked out for oral herpes. What I didn't notice until I got home was that I also have nasal herpes, which is caused by hsv-1. How do I treat nasal herpes? Can I apply a cream that is used for oral herpes and cold sores, or should I get a different medication? Thank you!
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2ferano
replied on March 10th, 2004
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I honestly do not know. I have never heard of nasal herpes. I would call your doctor and tell him/her that you found them in your nose also and ask what you should use to treat them.
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ciao77
replied on March 10th, 2004
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I went to the doctor and was prescribed valtrex. I have to take it twice a day for 10 days
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pinkie12
replied on August 1st, 2009
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Nasal Herpes totally sucks! I have it right now along with a bad cold. It's in both of my nostrils and hurts so bad just to blow my nose. And being inside a muscous membrane like the nostrils it takes forever to get rid of. It seems like now every time I get a cold, I get these too. I've been taking Acyclovir 200 mg/3 times a day and try not to blow my nose (which is very hard) so the insides can dry up. I haven't even gotten a cold sore on my lip in years, now it's just in my nose. Good luck Smile
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pinkie12
replied on August 4th, 2009
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Oh yea, and make sure to take 1200 mg of Lysine and 2000 mg of Vitamin C a day. It will help in the healing process. I'm going to keep taking the Lysine to prevent future breakouts if it helps.
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