I dont get them hon but I think because fibro is a (i think) auto-immune thing that we could be suseptable to alot of things we wouldnt have been before.

Funny how this subject has been brought up as I sit here with a monster cold sore!! lol I don't know about it being a symptom but I can certainally tell u that I used to never get them and now I have them at least 4 or 5 times a year. Maybe I should do a little research on the subject.

Interesting Question.....I use to get them all the time but haven't had any for a while....now that I said that I will have a big ol one pop out tomorrow...lol.....hope yours all go away...take care!

I do not know if it is Fibro related, but since it is an auto immune issue, probably. I get them, and take Acyclovir when I get them. That lessens the length and severity of those darn things. If it isn't one thing, it's another. However, I will say, since taking my natural supplement, I have had only 1 outbreak in about six months. That is great considering I usually had an outbreak every other week previously! Prayers and hugs.

I have had them...and have you ever heard of BEEZWAX lipbalm ??.takes them away the very fastest for me...

get the peppermint smelling kind...love it !!

I have no clue what causes them....I am also very prone to Hives...and have raynauds....all 3 of these things hit me when I get the least bit stressed...

take care !!

In the winter I usually get a few. It is interesting you asking this though. I was wondering this about styes(SP?). I get them on my eyes all the time. Usually at least one a week. Anyone else? bbjjbb is probably right about the auto-immune thing.

Hi, I have gotten them since I was a kid. Since fibro all I have to do is bang my lip and I get one...;( I use Abreva at the first tingle and it works.

Thanks guys! I never thought about it from the autoimmune standpoint. I'll bet that's what it is!

Sorry, I've never had a cold sore in my life. Doesn't mean they cannot be fibro related though.

I get canker sores but my mom gets chronic cold sores.

I don't think it's related to FMS; I get them occasionally, but my dad used to get them all the time too. I think the big thing though is that if your immune system gets worn down, you're more susceptible. So we would be more likely to get them, simply because our immunity is lowered. I agree with Kelee though...if you use Abreva at the very first hint of one, you might be able to prevent it, or at least shorten it. :)

i never had one my whole life then last year i got fibro and it seems i have one pretty much constantly, so i reckon it has to be fibro related, but i could be wrong.

hi allie ,no i dont get cold sores ,but after years without getting a cold ,i now seem to constantly have a sore throat and have trouble swallowing.i,think with fibro ,rather like cfs,your immune system isnt as good as it used to be.hope you find something to clear it up soon,with love.sharon.xxxxxxxxxxxxx

hi,i would also like to know if anyone else gets pain and burning in their feet?i ,always keep my legs raised as ive got bad veins too ,but the awful stabbing burning sensation will wake me up ,even if im in a deep sleep.anyone else have this problem,and if so ,did you find anything particularly helpful with this?thanks.sharon.

Cold sores are caused by a virus. You contract them by coming into contact with someone who has an active sore thru kissing or drinking out of the same cup. I got cold sores as a child from my mom - we didn't know about them being contagious back then.

Once you get a cold sore even after the sore heals, the virus remains in the cell but goes dormant. You never really get rid of them. When you are under a lot of stress or you injure the skin around your lips (like from really badly chapped lips), your immune system is weakened and the virus comes to life and wha la, you have a new cold sore.

I used to get them a lot when I was younger, but now I only get then occasionally. They are not fibro related, but being run down from chronic pain definitely lowers your immune system.