I think people should say if they are on tx when asking stuff. But I'll bite.......are you on tx?

Your right Gotahorse. I am on tx 12 weeks in. I must remember to add that when I ask questions. My bad

that never happened to me.
I was on peg/riba.
I know that tx can wreck your immune system for a while.
you can be much more susceptable to catching stuff while on tx and if your immune system is compromised whatever you catch can really go to town.
I hope it is not too bad for you.
Be careful.
Best wishes.

I get cold sores when I am tired and stressed. Treatment will definitely do both.

I'm on week 14 of 2x- I get them in my nose... Ugh... Never had them before either!

I'm using biotene tooth paste and so far, no cold sores.

Yes, I agree with Lpbritt. I get them up my nose, too. Ugh. It has to do with our immune systems being lower right now.

During, and after treatment many many of us have skin problems. Hope you are letting your dr know. They are just learning, too, about hcv & treatment sides.
I'm having problems & have been off treatment for almost 3 years.

I had a yucky experience with a staph sore that looked like a coldsore at first and ever since been having a lot of sores around my mouth mostly in the corners of the mouth. I just get rid of one and another appears, I manage them now with antisceptic and pure lanolin oil. I just thought I'd mention to you in case yours turns out not to be a coldsore but your'll know if it doesn't respond to the zovirax or other coldsore cream I suppose. The joys of tx! :-)

week 12
pegy2alpha/riboviren

Oh Lbritt, up your nose, thats aweful! at least there not visible I suppose, lol

LOL @ NZmum!!
Yeah, I've found that a Q tip with a litlle Tea Tree oil swabbed around in my nose does the trick- releives the itching/burning and helps to heal it quicker...

Thank you for your comments. They have gotten bigger today.... omg

I put a little bit of Neosporin ointment on a Qtip.

Never had a cold sore, but when on tx, I had a lot of cracks in the corner of my mouth. I actually bought abreva and they went away right away. Medicated chap stick also helped.
I used all biotene products, the spray worked so well!
My immune system was null, I wore surgical masks every where, especially the hospital for lab draws.
My daughter gets them when she is out in the sun.....
Feel better~~~~~

Hey Bestshot- you mention they are getting bigger- are you sure that they are cold sores? You might want to call your doc just in case... Can't be too careful!