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• You Can Get Rid of a Cold Sore With These Powerful Tactics 7 Oct 2007 • How to Heal a Cold Sore Fast 4 Aug 2007 • Tell Me What Causes Cold Sores 3 Jun 2007 • What Causes Cold Sores? 1 Feb 2007 • Foods To Avoid With Cold Sores and Fever Blisters 24 Jan 2008 • Cold Sore Cures - Fact or Hype? 4 Jan 2008 • Cold Sore Cures - Is There A Cure For Your Cold Sores? 3 Aug 2008 • Cold Sore Home Remedies - Proven Healing of Cold Sores 2 Apr 2008 • Proven 3-Step Cold Sore Treatment Plan 10 Jun 2007 • Getting Rid of Cold Sores This Quick and Easy Way 10 Jun 2007 • Cold Sore Stages - A Guide for the Curious 16 Aug 2007 • Treating a Cold Sore For Great Success 24 Jan 2008 • Cold Sore Treatments: Do Not Get Ripped Off 17 Jun 2007 • What Are Some Foods That Prevent Cold Sores? 4 Aug 2007 • Heal Cold Sores - The Truth About How to Heal a Cold Sore 2 May 2008 • Facts About Cold Sores 1 Jun 2007 • What Causes Cold Sores - Avoid Your Next Cold Sore 14 Jun 2008 • Incredible Immunity to Reoccurring Cold Sores 30 Sep 2007 • Lysine for Cold Sores - Will It Help Your Cold Sore? 31 Aug 2008 • Cold Sores and Fever Blisters - Are You Dangerously Contagious? 17 Jun 2007 • Cold Sore Lysine - Quenching the Fire of Your Cold Sores 19 Feb 2008 • Cold Sore Treatment - Lemon Balm Ice 1 Feb 2007 • What Are Cold Sores and How Do I Recognize Them ? 5 Sep 2007 • Cold Sores - Powerful First Aid For Your Oral Herpes Cold Sore 30 Jun 2008 • Cold Sore Relief For The Worst Cold Sores 21 May 2008 • Cold Sore Symptoms - What You Must Watch For With Cold Sores 31 Aug 2008 • How To Get Rid of Cold Sores - Treating a Cold Sore Safely 3 Aug 2008 • Cold Sores - A Pandemic? 1 Feb 2007

In this article, you will learn the most common of cold sore symptoms. And, you will probably find that your symptoms are similar.

There are one-time symptoms you get when you are initially infected with the herpes simplex virus. They are sore throat, fever, headaches and overall flu-like feeling. These symptoms only last about two or three days.

It is rare that you will get cold sores, fever blisters or oral herpes during first exposure.

From now on, cold sores will occur at the original infection site each time the herpes virus becomes active. No symptoms appear as long as the virus remains dormant.

Here is a brief roundup of the main cold sore symptoms.

1. INITIAL WARNING OF IMPENDING COLD SORES

Your first indication of a possible sore is quite mild and often ignored. This first symptom will be noticeable in the area where you get cold sores. These include a slight tingling and itching sensation.

Your target area may feel dry. If you have lip balm, you will desire to use it.

You are aware that something is afoot beneath the skin. You are right. The herpes simplex virus is at the surface and infecting many cells for the purpose of replication.

Applying ice, or anything cold, at this time will provide comfort. Also, it could discourage the herpes simplex virus - or stop it completely.

2. BUMPS AND SWELLING

Some painful, tiny, red bumps will form. Sometimes they are mistaken for acne pimples. Then the affected cells will become swollen with the new virus particles.

Some fever and headaches are common at this point. There are lymph glands under the jaw on each side. Usually the gland nearest the sore will inflame and enlarge as it fights the virus.

3. OPEN WOUND APPEARS

Once the cells are full, they are destroyed, leaving a gaping wound. Now your sore will weep a clear liquid because your body tries frantically to wash the virus away.

This can be quite a painful period. Cold sores, oral herpes and fever blisters are created on the end of the nerves. When the sore bursts open, the nerve endings are exposed.

You are very contagious for the entire duration of cold sores, but this is the worst time. The fluid weeping from the sore is absolutely swarming with fresh virus looking for a new home.

4. FINALLY HEALING STARTS

Once the sore breaks open, it begins the healing period. You should notice improvement every day now.

Your body will scab-over the wound, and starts to replace the damaged cells underneath. If the scab becomes dry, it will crack when you smile or chew. This hurts a lot, and can slow down the healing process.

To help keep the scab soft and pliable, apply virgin olive oil.

5. FINAL HEALING PERIOD

The crust will last approximately a week, depending on your healing speed. When it finally disappears, there will be fresh new skin underneath.

But please use caution.

You will notice a redness to the area. This means it is still healing below the skin. There is still herpes simplex virus lurking around - making you contagious until the redness disappears.

Your previously swollen lymph glands should be back to normal now.

The final healing period seems to drag on forever. You are feeling much better and looking OK but are still infectious.

And, if you are not cautious, cold sores can reoccur quickly during this final healing process.

These are the primary cold sore symptoms that most people experience. I would expect that they are a close match for your symptoms also. If not, perhaps it would be wise to see your doctor.

Keep reading and learning about cold sores. New things are being discovered everyday. There truly are some amazing cold sore treatment options that can stop or prevent cold sore symptoms completely.

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Author: Denny Bodoh

Denny Bodoh is a 37-year newspaper veteran and a dedicated health research writer.

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