Guest guest Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 (and any other members!): My sister has " fever blisters " , which I THINK are a type of Herpes virus? They are so painful for her, and she is building an " immunity " to many types of medications she is using to treat this. I was wondering if Virustop by Enzymedica would work to heal her of this virus? If so, what dosage would you recommend? She is an adult, approx 150 lbs. Also, my son has cold sores off and on--another type of Herpes virus. Will Virustop help get rid of that virus as well? He is only 13, weighs approx 100 lbs. What would be a proper dosage? How would they know if they are getting rid of the virus? Rash? Redness? Soreness? Don't know if you know the answers for sure, but I am very interested in trying to help them both. Thanks so much! ~Diane Mom to Aaren, age 3, ASD --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 You can also use Olive Leaf Extract and Lauricidin. lyle and diane vrana <lv2tch@...> wrote: (and any other members!): My sister has " fever blisters " , which I THINK are a type of Herpes virus? They are so painful for her, and she is building an " immunity " to many types of medications she is using to treat this. I was wondering if Virustop by Enzymedica would work to heal her of this virus? If so, what dosage would you recommend? She is an adult, approx 150 lbs. Also, my son has cold sores off and on--another type of Herpes virus. Will Virustop help get rid of that virus as well? He is only 13, weighs approx 100 lbs. What would be a proper dosage? How would they know if they are getting rid of the virus? Rash? Redness? Soreness? Don't know if you know the answers for sure, but I am very interested in trying to help them both. Thanks so much! ~Diane Mom to Aaren, age 3, ASD --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I don't know about virustop but cold sores/fever blisters are caused by the same virus. Because they are viral as your son's immune system gets stronger, he should be able to control the virus that causes them most of the time. Lysine, an amino acid available in health shops, will control cold sores in the meantime. You can often buy ointment containing lysine that will help heal the cold sores quickly. Lysine also comes in tablets - you would have to crush them up and mix a small amount in juice I guess - haven't given the tablets to my 3 year old. I just use the ointment as my dd generally only gets cold sores in winter. (The tablets might be better for your sister - but she needs to ask someone how to use them as I think you are supposed to take them for a short period to build up levels.....????) Zinc also aids in healing and immune function, so if you aren't using zinc yet, you might start. A zinc ointment would help with healing if you aren't ready to start internal zinc. Lemon balm (a garden plant) can be used to heal and prevent outbreaks. You can make tea and apply it with cotton to the sore as it has antiviral properties that work on this virus. Your sister could drink the tea as well - it tastes nice. Low thyroid function is often connected to constant cold sore outbreaks. Does your sister have thyroid problems? Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 > (and any other members!): > > My sister has " fever blisters " , which I THINK are a type of Herpes virus? I use lysine for one of my kids, it works great for him. I am also giving him a multi amino acid supplement which contains lysine, so I can build up his levels to prevent these from happening in the future. Selenium and B vitamins also help him with this issue. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 > I use lysine for one of my kids, it works great for him. I am also > giving him a multi amino acid supplement which contains lysine, so I > can build up his levels to prevent these from happening in the future. > Dana Dana, do you give lysine every day, without breaks? Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I didn't realize cold sores could be a sign of low thyroid function. My daughter's T4 level was slightly low, but my doctor didn't want to treat it just " keep an eye on it. " She has had a bunch of cold sore this year. RE: Virustop--OT I don't know about virustop but cold sores/fever blisters are caused by the same virus. Because they are viral as your son's immune system gets stronger, he should be able to control the virus that causes them most of the time. Lysine, an amino acid available in health shops, will control cold sores in the meantime. You can often buy ointment containing lysine that will help heal the cold sores quickly. Lysine also comes in tablets - you would have to crush them up and mix a small amount in juice I guess - haven't given the tablets to my 3 year old. I just use the ointment as my dd generally only gets cold sores in winter. (The tablets might be better for your sister - but she needs to ask someone how to use them as I think you are supposed to take them for a short period to build up levels.....????) Zinc also aids in healing and immune function, so if you aren't using zinc yet, you might start. A zinc ointment would help with healing if you aren't ready to start internal zinc. Lemon balm (a garden plant) can be used to heal and prevent outbreaks. You can make tea and apply it with cotton to the sore as it has antiviral properties that work on this virus. Your sister could drink the tea as well - it tastes nice. Low thyroid function is often connected to constant cold sore outbreaks. Does your sister have thyroid problems? Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 I didn't realize cold sores could be a sign of low thyroid function. My daughter's T4 level was slightly low, but my doctor didn't want to treat it just " keep an eye on it. " She has had a bunch of cold sore this year. I don't think that cold sores = low thyroid so that may or may not be part of your daughter's problem. But I have read that it CAN be an indication of a problem with thyroid. My NT dd has no thyroid problem and gets them when she is sick. Regards AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 > > I use lysine for one of my kids, it works great for him. I am also > > giving him a multi amino acid supplement which contains lysine, so I > > can build up his levels to prevent these from happening in the future. > > > Dana > > Dana, do you give lysine every day, without breaks? No, I give lysine only when he has cold/canker sores. I give the multi amino supplement most days. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 > What amino acid suplements are you giving, Dana? Anyone else giving this as a multi and if so which ones? I use Max Amino Caps by Country Life, from my local health food store. I also add carnitine, carnosine, and glutathione separately. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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