Anyone else get a cold sore the same week as their period, every single time?

AmberAspen13 · 5d ago

I can basically mark my calendar at this point, a few days before my period I feel run down and then boom, that tingle in the exact same spot on my lower lip. I have tried sleeping more and drinking extra water that week but it still shows up more months than not. Is this a hormone thing for anyone else, and did anything actually break the cycle for you?

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2 Alex (Labisan) · 5d ago

Thanks for posting. The thing I wish I had learned sooner is to respect the early tingle window and to protect proactively rather than wait. Keep the lips shielded on high UV and cold days, protect your sleep, and be kind to yourself. This is a support space and for a clinical read you can use the Clinic.