Acyclovir for canker sores
Common Questions and Answers about Acyclovir for canker sores
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Hi doctors are allowed to prescribe medication for off label use.
I think my son was given this when he had shingles though I'm not a doctor so I could be wrong
Does the baby have HPV?
It could just be a coincidence, since you have had these in the past.
If you are concerned I would get tested, it is an easy test
I thought HPV was just on lips.
It spreads by contact with the virus through skin to skin contact during asymptomatic shedding of the virus or a lesion. Not canker sores.
Grace, thank you for the response. I am confident my oral infection is HSV-1. Presents with classic stages: tingles, red, opens, weeps, crusts over, crusts over again, new skin, retreats. The oral sites respond to abreva as well. Out of lip, definitely not a canker sore. As mentioned, my first oral outbreak was two or three years prior to genital infection. I am confident based on symptoms I have oral hsv-1 and know for a fact based on culture of sores I have an hsv-1 genital infection.
It could be herpes, though unlikely, and I'm curious about if it was swab tested by the person who prescribed the acyclovir? That could have given you the answer you seek. Cold sore virus (HSV 1) doesn't cause canker sores, canker sores are caused by reasons we don't know. HSV 2 infection rarely occurs in the mouth, though it is possible. You wouldn't get new HSV 1 infection since you have it already. It could be canker sores, but they rarely occur in the throat.
My research shows that canker sores inside the mouth are NOT herpes. However, some people get canker sores in their mouth when they are sick. Canker sores themselves are NOT contagious. Here's a link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canker_sore
Some photos I have seen of genital herpes, the sores can look SIMILAR to canker sores in the mouth. It could be caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2, or maybe something else. Your doctor needs to do a swab of one of the sores and send it for testing.
Also, based on pictures I have seen of herpes, they dont look like what I believe I have which is canker sores, however upon examining the doctor said she was going to test for herpes.
For the past 3 years, my husband has strange outbreaks about 3 times a year of a really really sore mouth - his mouth looks like he has sever canker sores on the inside - and along with this, he gets small blisters on the joints of his fingers, deeply under the skin that are painful. he has no other symptoms and just waits it out. at it's most severe, he couldn't eat for about 10 days and that was the first time he got this. our dr.
If you got these sores in your mouth swabbed, then I suppose that would prove them positive for being hsv1, if you have only had a blood test, definitely get the sores swabbed next time they occur. My canker sores have always given me a run down feeling and they reappear when I am stressed or triggered by certain foods. Mine are quite painful and happen often. I was diagnosed with anemia and von willebrands (sp) disease when I was 15 so that may be a reason for the recurrence.
Hi, I have had 3 cortisone injections for nasal swelling and pain due to allergies. I have also been on Acyclovir for a year, to manage Herpes II infection. Also have sudden hearing loss and tinnitus in R ear diagnosed as viral, possibly herpes. After the last cortisone injection in January '09, I am having a genital herpes flareup which does not seem to be responding to Famcyclovir treatment. Also sores in my mouth. Am I possibly having a Herpes flareup due to the cortisone injections?
I don't know what you mean by canker sores, but HPV does not cause sores. If he hasn't had sex or oral sex, this isn't sexually related at all.
If it's herpes, you should be on one of the herpes drugs like valacyclovir, acyclovir, etc. That's the only thing that will speed healing. Vinegar won't help herpes, canker sores, or anything else -- it will just be painful. If the diagnosis hasn't been confirmed, see a doctor ASAP.
I agree with MildlyInterestedYetHopelessyConfused. Changes in pH can spur canker sores to show up. Also, canker sores can be caused by agitation in your mouth, sucking, etc. Which, if you gave head, is essentially what went on. There are various types of canker sores. From what I've found out through research and medical inquiry, it's not because your boyfriend is 'unclean' or the general 'cleanliness' of your mouth. No worries there.
I went to see my doctor and she visually diagnosed me with an initial oral outbreak of HSV-1. I started taking a prescription for Acyclovir, 400MG 3x daily. She took a blood test for HSV-1 and HSV-2 and I'm awaiting results.
Does this sound like the typical HSV-1? I think it's strange that I'm in my mid-30's and I've never been in contact with the virus. Is is possible that I could have contracted HSV-1 in both my mouth and genitals?
If I'm positive, now what?
If a female is the recipient of oral sex on the day discomfort begins, later an ulcer develops (PCR tests neg for HSV, CMV, etc) but serum IgG test is positive (5) for HSV2, (Neg for HSV1 & HIV neg) what are the chances the partner could develop HSV2 orally? What is the latest that symptoms could appear? (Partner has swollen nodes on day 15, no mention of oral ulcers or sore throat.
Some doctors prescribe mouthwashes that contain tetracycline, an antibiotic, for canker sores.
If you get recurrent canker sores, your toothpaste may be the culprit.
Try toothpaste that does not contain the detergent sodium lauryl sulfate.
This is a detergent that may cause the mucous surfaces in the moth to dry out, leaving them vulnerable to attack from acidic foods. Also, do not use the same toothbrush for longer than one month.
I should clarify. This particular oral outbreak seemed different. I can't really be sure if I've had cold sores before. I know I have had canker sores previously. The acyclovir did seem to help though, so cold sores is likely. I plan on following up and will keep you posted.
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