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Tingling on 1 side of upper lip for few days now tingling on the same side of lower lip for a couple days. What could this be? Nothing has seemed to appear on my lips.
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When people have cold sores, a tingling feeling can be a sign of an oncoming sore. However, we can't know if that's what's happening with you right now. If you do get any sort of open sore on your lips soon, it's probably a good idea to have a doctor check it out.
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Ive never had a cold sore before and i havent been in close contact with anyone with a sore. Also wouldnt one have shown up by now if thats what this was? Is there anything else that could be causing it?
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Like I said, it could be something else. We really can't speak to what this could be; I just mentioned that since it's something we know about that fits that symptom. If you're concerned your best bet is to see a doctor as they would know what other causes to investigate.
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Ok thanks. Also do you know in general how long it would take a cold sore to form after that tingling feeling is experienced?
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Usually within a couple of days. Again, though, there's no way to know for sure what this is - it could be a cold sore starting or something else entirely. As Mo said, if you're concerned, your best bet is to see a doctor.
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Ok so the top lip started wednesday and i think it was friday when the bottom lip started the tingling. How long should i wait to see a doctor?
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If the tingling continues and is causing you discomfort, or if it increases in its intensity, those would be good times to check in with a doctor. Of course, if it's worrying you, you can schedule and appointment right now.
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