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I began using Lysine 5 years ago due to a bad outbreak of cold sores. I had suffered cold sores all my life several times a year but this was one of my worst outbreaks and I had tried everything else to heal them, my pharmacist recommended L-Lysine ointment and told me others had said that taking the supplement reduced the outbreaks so I decided to try that too. The next day the ointment had cut...

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chaplin14 | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/20/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I started lysine yesterday for a very bad cold sore, it is starting to dry up already. was recommened by my aunt who is a nurse. Feels alot better today. I olny get cold sores once in a few years or so. I will keep this on hand for the next time.

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Rj4221 | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
12/16/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/10/2009
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Overall rating 4.7
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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/7/2009
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Overall rating 4.0
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Age: 19-24 |
9/25/2009
Condition: Herniated disc
Overall rating 5.0
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mv | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
9/10/2009
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no more canker soars

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dmcm | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
9/10/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Was having horrible, painful apthous ulcers (canker sores - NOT herpes, not blisters, but ulcers) in my mouth 2 times a year (fall and spring) that would last for 2-3 months. My dentist suggested a lysine supplement, and the duration has greatly decreased.

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Local | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
9/4/2009
Condition: Other
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Taking for chest pain and discomfort. Eliminates symptoms.

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waverunner | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
8/11/2009
Condition: Herniated disc
Overall rating 5.0
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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
7/27/2009
Condition: Herpes labialis (cold sores)
Overall rating 4.7
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After taking Lysine for a couple of weeks, I noticed that my outbreaks were less. I take it on a daily basis to avoid any more outbreaks.

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
7/12/2009
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I use Lysine daily with Acyclovir and it works great to prevent outbreaks. I've taken this for about 6 months and have been outbreak free with a few rashes here and there. If i up the lysine to 1500 mg (i usually take 1000 mg) during a rash it goes away within a day or two. I take this with Echinacea and Vitamin C daily

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
2/29/2008
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I would havea outbrake every other month with just valtrex now I take Lysie with my valtrex and I am outbrake free, I have not had one in 6 months, and I feeel great

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