Alternative day fasting triggering cold sores?
Hi All!
I started ADF, and I'm on my second fasting day today. So far so good! Except that I woke up this morning with the tingle and a small swollen lump that is threatening to become much bigger. I've taken an antiviral and am hoping for the best.🤞
Stress, plays a big part for me in cold sores being triggered. Anything from changing weather, certain foods, being run-down, a period of mental anguish... you name it.
So it's not a stretch to think that the mild stress fasting is putting on my body, and perhaps the autophagy I'm chasing is forcing the herpes virus to freak out as it's home is being dismantled! So the virus comes out of hiding to find a new duplex to occupy.
I'm just hoping this isn't a regular thing. I've been immune compromised for longer stretches before, and no sooner that one cold sore heals another pops up - it's painful, frustrating, and makes me want to hide for longer than the world will let me (because life).
Anyone have experience with cold sores and ADF?