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Is this normal for mononucleosis?
I was diagnosed with mono about 2 months ago. I'm still tired and my appetite isn't all back. I also feel detached, it's almost like I'm in a dream. Along with that, my memory and concentration aren't too sharp. It worries me because it's a constant thing, and doesn't really come and go. I was curious if this is common with mono or if it is possibly from something else.
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Hello, not to downplay how you're feeling, but what you're describing sounds like many of the stories I've heard here on medhelp. I would say it's extremely likely your symptoms are all due to Mono, either caused by CytoMegalovirus or Epstein-Barr Virus; either of these can be a whopper of a virus to get over! Also, I know it seems like 2 months is a long time, especially when you're sick, but sometimes it takes longer for your body to fight off the virus. In my case, it took a year before I felt I had actually fought it off; I've heard even longer for some people. I'm not trying to scare you, but just trying to point out that everyone is different in terms of dealing with this sickness. Unfortunately there's not a whole lot you can do; in fact, the best thing you can do is nothing! What I mean by that is, get LOTS of rest, as much as possible. It may also help to try to eat healthy. If you do these things, hopefully you'll start seeing improvement soon.
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