Cheaper Generic ZOVIRAX for coldsores

Sofa_Sogood

I just typed a long reply to both Toothsmith and Savvy_Sue, hit the wrong button, and lost it.

So I'll just say thanks to you both. When I can get a slot with a new doctor, I'll let you know what happens.

But I'll just say that after paying what I've paid in creams etc, I might give some pharmacists a miss too.

They contradict each other so much it's unreal.

So I'll go to the doctors - honest

Thanks again.

markdavey

Depending on how often you get an outbreak, you may be interested in purchasing the tablet form: -

http://www.inhousepharmacy.co.uk/infections/acyclovir.html

Savvy_Sue

Sofa_Sogood wrote:

But I'll just say that after paying what I've paid in creams etc, I might give some pharmacists a miss too.

They contradict each other so much it's unreal.

I think it can be hard to immediately recognise and diagnose skin problems, so try not to be too hard on them! Worst I had was someone at the Walk-In clinic say my son had something or other which was actually Impetigo. But I glare at DH's face and ask "What's that on your face? Is it erupting?" (into eczema herpeticum, very not pretty!) and he says no, and usually he's right. But I'm very suspicious. Well, so would you be if you'd seen someone bedbound and very poorly with it.

And while I'm sure markdavey means well, I would personally be a little wary of taking acyclovir tablets without getting medical advice. I don't know how the science of it works, but look at the problems we have with antibiotic resistance through overuse. Maybe the mechanics of antivirals are quite different, but AFAIK they're still a relatively new treatment (in my lifetime anyway!)

Sofa_Sogood

Savvy_Sue wrote:

I think it can be hard to immediately recognise and diagnose skin problems, so try not to be too hard on them! Worst I had was someone at the Walk-In clinic say my son had something or other which was actually Impetigo. But I glare at DH's face and ask "What's that on your face? Is it erupting?" (into eczema herpeticum, very not pretty!) and he says no, and usually he's right. But I'm very suspicious. Well, so would you be if you'd seen someone bedbound and very poorly with it.

And while I'm sure markdavey means well, I would personally be a little wary of taking acyclovir tablets without getting medical advice. I don't know how the science of it works, but look at the problems we have with antibiotic resistance through overuse. Maybe the mechanics of antivirals are quite different, but AFAIK they're still a relatively new treatment (in my lifetime anyway!)

I can't help being 'hard on them' Savvy_Sue .... they've sold me things that are, quite honestly ... useless. One even went as far as to say he knew what I needed because he'd just suffered from the same thing Well, it might have worked for him (and I do admire chemists btw - more so than doctors sometimes), but it didn't work for me. And that wasn't the only occasion ...

Although I've thanked markdavey for taking the time to reply, I'd never contemplate buying any medication from an internet-based company. That's too scary to even think about for me.

Thanks anyway Sue

Savvy_Sue

Is it any better yet, sofa?

Sofa_Sogood

Savvy_Sue wrote:

Is it any better yet, sofa?

It's getting better now Sue ... mainly or maybe (I think?) because I've stopped with the creams - it could be I was overdosing on them instead of letting nature take it's course and let the fresh air in ?? But it's a lot better than it was. Thanks for asking

Still at loggerheads with the doctor, but that's a different story ...

Sofa_Sogood

Toothsmith wrote:

Please be aware Sofa, that the biggest cause of corneal scarring is herpetic infection.

If you get a scarred cornea you will need a corneal transplant. Or be blind.

If you have a cold sore on your eyelid, don't muck about 'moneysaving'! Get it seen to.

I just wanted to thank you again Toothsmith - not only for myself but others that might be reading this topic.

Having seen my Mum lose an eye because of glaucoma - I realised the importance of what you were saying (but lost the reply to you as mentioned) The only money-saving thing about having a Mum who had glaucoma is the free eye test, which used to save me £10 - I've no idea what it is now, but I'll find out soon - new glasses and tooth needed ) I was looking for the ultimate panacea - in one go

But as I mentioned, I'm too wary of eyelids and creams now.

Thanks again

Sofa_Sogood

Toothsmith wrote:

Please be aware Sofa, that the biggest cause of corneal scarring is herpetic infection.

If you get a scarred cornea you will need a corneal transplant. Or be blind.

If you have a cold sore on your eyelid, don't muck about 'moneysaving'! Get it seen to.

I'm getting scared now Toothsmith.

I've got another sore on the outside corner of my eye. As I couldn't get to the chemist or doctor, (long story again), my OH picked up what the pharmacist at the chemist recommended ... Golden Eye I asked for the drops and he was given the ointment, which I was careful with. Now it looks 5 times worse ...

Is conjuctivitus on the uptake, or am I so run down I'm catching everything going?

(I know I'll have to go to the doctors, but in the meantime,any hints please?)

TIA .... and delete this if it's at all inappropriate for this side of the board ...

Toothsmith

Doctor - Now!

Anne_Marie_2

Sofa, get to the doc. You can put up with a cold sore on the mouth or nose, but when it gets to the eye area, that is a bit scary - and no matter what problems you are having with doctor, is it worth losing your eyesight over?