O/T Swimming with a cold sore

[lucylupin]

I have never had one before and dont know if it is ok to go swimming with one?
It will be my last chance to go on my own before the kids break up

 

[Donnie46]

Can you ring the swimming baths and ask...it's worth a try, good luck with it.

 

[lucylupin]

Can you ring the swimming baths and ask...it's worth a try, good luck with it.

i might have to,cos i really want to go

 

[HellieCopter]

I was talking about this the other day, as I had one last week.

I don't go when I've got one. You're not supposed to get it wet. Even in the shower if possible!
It's not good for the blister on your lip, but also, as it's highly contagious, it's not good for other people potentially!

Someone did recommend the patches - Compeed? No...I think that's for blisters! I can't remember the name. I will see if I can find the thread for you. I think they provide protection against water, but I didn't try them in the end as I didn't want to risk getting the sore wet.

 

[dagbird2001]

them patches are good, and with them on you are fine to go swimming, i think hellie was right i am sure they are called compeed, and the good thing with them is they make the coldsore look less swollen, and you can put make up over them too.
xxx

 

[lucylupin]

Thanks everyone, i will see if i can get some before i go