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Cold Sores

Hello! I know it's gross but over the past 24hrs I've developed a really nasty cold sore on my bottom lip.. I haven't had one for about 7 years but use to get them so bad in primary school my Mum had to pull me out of class for 3wks once. On top of that when I woke this morning I figured out the glands in my neck are swollen and I've got a terrible headache.. Im 17weeks pregnant. Has anyone else experienced this? Would it be best just to get an appointment and see what the doctor can give me? Is there anything I can do until then to numb it down a bit? Any information will be appreciated :)
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Id see your Dr if you have swollen glands, could be something you need to be treated for like strep. There are lots of over the counter medications you can use to help the cold sore. Just go to any store and ask them. :)
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Go to doc
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4542187 tn?1402677307
Actually. ..swollen glands and headache are a symptom of cold sores! Look it up! Grab yourself some Abreva! Works wonders! Try to relax and take it easy. I get cold.sores too and always have swollen. glands and a headache.  
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