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Lips burning
My lower lip feels like it has been on fire for the last 10-14 days. Does the burning last this long with oral herpes, or is this a symptom of something else?? I keep reading that burning is a prodrome syndrome. Can it also accompany the outbreak itself for the duration?
I am doubly perplexed because I'm not *sure* I'm having an outbreak. I've got some things on my lower lip that I suppose *could* be blisters, but I can't say I'm entirely sure. (Or, rather, sometimes I'm absolutely sure they're herpetic lesions, and other times I look at them and think I'm just being neurotic.)
If it is herpes-related, it would be my second outbreak, though I'm not entirely sure I had a first; that is, I'm not 100% sure I'm HSV positive. (The "first" occurrence was not accompanied by burning of this magnitude at all, and I had equally ambiguous spot(s) on my lower lip.)
If you any of you have had this prolonged burning symptom, it would be good to hear so I can get some clarity!
I am doubly perplexed because I'm not *sure* I'm having an outbreak. I've got some things on my lower lip that I suppose *could* be blisters, but I can't say I'm entirely sure. (Or, rather, sometimes I'm absolutely sure they're herpetic lesions, and other times I look at them and think I'm just being neurotic.)
If it is herpes-related, it would be my second outbreak, though I'm not entirely sure I had a first; that is, I'm not 100% sure I'm HSV positive. (The "first" occurrence was not accompanied by burning of this magnitude at all, and I had equally ambiguous spot(s) on my lower lip.)
If you any of you have had this prolonged burning symptom, it would be good to hear so I can get some clarity!
What was the out come of your burning lip. Mine have been burning for over six months. My IGG came back negative after 6 months.however my lips still burn and tingle.
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There is something called Burning Mouth Syndrome - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/burning-mouth-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350911
The cause often can't be determined, but it may be from an allergy, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, thyroid issues, reflux, grinding your teeth, or a lot of other things.
Your IgG being negative at 6 months would rule out hsv1 being the cause.
The cause often can't be determined, but it may be from an allergy, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, thyroid issues, reflux, grinding your teeth, or a lot of other things.
Your IgG being negative at 6 months would rule out hsv1 being the cause.
Burning alone for 10-14 days without a cold sore surely doesn't sound herpes related.
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Comforting, but I would not say I'm "without" them. I'm just not absolutely sure. But I think they are cold sores (probably). If they were, would this duration of burning be possible?
Still somewhat doubtful and have you had them looked at.
No, I haven't. They'd be gone by the time I got in with a dermatologist. I guess there's urgent care, but I just have a feeling the doctor would say "Hmm, not sure, can't really tell. $150, please."
They can swab the area and pcr test it.
Thanks, I'll look into that
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