I woke up with one this morning! 
I’ve never had one before!!! PLEASE HELP Eeek, will this freak my bf out?
I’m completely aware of the following options:
1) Boosting my immune system with echinacea, zinc, & vitamin C
2) Supplementing with L-Lysine (~1000 mg/day) & avoiding foods containing L-Arginine.
3) Zovirax or Valtrex–it’s not extreme enough for me to get a prescription for it.
4) Abreva–too expensive!! I hear it’s effective, but this is my last option, I guess…..plus I think it’s more useful if I used it before the actual cold sore appeared
5) Avoid stressing out, etc….
Can someone please help me with other EFFECTIVE options?
I’m currently doing 1 & 2…
Any home remedies that have worked for you?
How long is this thing going to last!?!??
Please help…
Thanks so much.