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Third case of mono - what next?
by becky808, Nov 09, 2009 09:41AM
I had mono when I was 13 or 14. I had swollen glands, a fever and was extremely tired. It was short lived. I was only sick for about 2 weeks.
I tested + to mono again when I was in college. Same deal. Sick for about 2 weeks and then better.
I'm now 34. 2 weeks ago I had a really sore throat and fatigue. I went to the Dr thinking I had strep. The Dr's assistant called me back and said I tested positive for the EBV (meaning I had mono in the past) and also have a current infection. I don't feel as terrible as most people. My sore throat lasted about a week. I feel really weak in my arms and legs and need about 10 hours of sleep each night. I sneak in a nap whenever I can. I'm more weak than tired though. I've also changed my diet to a liver friendly diet because I feel like that's the only think I can do.
Why would I get mono 3 times?
I had Lyme's disease when I was in my early 20s. I got the bullseye on my arm and went in for immediate treatment. My thyroid has been tested several times in the past and it is fine. I often have a swollen throat/neck and fatigue so Drs test my thyroid about once every 2 years. I've been tested for celiac disease (my sister is celiac) and it is negative.
Do I just need to take care of myself better? I really don't understand.
The Dr didn't seem too concerned. She just had a lab tech call me and tell me to take it easy and avoid alcohol.
Do I just need to relax?
I tested + to mono again when I was in college. Same deal. Sick for about 2 weeks and then better.
I'm now 34. 2 weeks ago I had a really sore throat and fatigue. I went to the Dr thinking I had strep. The Dr's assistant called me back and said I tested positive for the EBV (meaning I had mono in the past) and also have a current infection. I don't feel as terrible as most people. My sore throat lasted about a week. I feel really weak in my arms and legs and need about 10 hours of sleep each night. I sneak in a nap whenever I can. I'm more weak than tired though. I've also changed my diet to a liver friendly diet because I feel like that's the only think I can do.
Why would I get mono 3 times?
I had Lyme's disease when I was in my early 20s. I got the bullseye on my arm and went in for immediate treatment. My thyroid has been tested several times in the past and it is fine. I often have a swollen throat/neck and fatigue so Drs test my thyroid about once every 2 years. I've been tested for celiac disease (my sister is celiac) and it is negative.
Do I just need to take care of myself better? I really don't understand.
The Dr didn't seem too concerned. She just had a lab tech call me and tell me to take it easy and avoid alcohol.
Do I just need to relax?
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Since you seem prone to mono recurance, you might try to take better care of yourself. Not that I think you don't, but I know how easy it can be to put other things first sometimes and we owe it to ourselves to make sure we are taken care of too.