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Thanks for your reply Naomi. Ooh-a cold sore up the nose sounds awful-poor you!
The doc said I would have to take the acyclovir indefinitely, which is why I was worried about taking them and feeling grim all the time. I actually saw my GP yesterday and she said that if I stop them,(which I have decided to do) I must get straight to the eye clinic for topical treatment at the first sign of an eruption.
Yes, it is very painful to get ocular herpes-the pressure in my eye shoots up, light is unbearable and usually I am prescribed 4 different types of eyedrops-lovely!!! However, it usually clears within days and the way I look at it is that lots of people suffer worse illnesses!
Thanks again for your reply-it's comforting to know that I am not alone in having the side-effects!
Best wishes, Maz x