Oh and try some liquid probiotics and some vitamin A. My natural path doctor suggested this. I have found MD's ignore symptoms and rush you out instead of suggesting anything that might speed recovery.
Epstein Barr syndrome which causes mono or is mono? has been linked to things like CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) I was diagnosed with CFS, which of course i am not accepting of this diagnosis, because there is no specific test, but I also have shortness of breath before i gained the weight and many many other issues since this 2 yr run.
I was tested for the antigens of Epstein Barr and was positive, however I am 30 and my mom and cannot remember me getting mono. I think if i recall correctly, its a herpe virus which can cause problems. I hope she gets better soon.
having something like that slows everything down which could be why she has gained weight and feels depressed. Take care. Let me know what happens
I really feel for your daughter! I had mono as a teenager and had to stay home from school, and only get up to eat or go to the bathroom, for about 2 months.
It can take a very long time to recover from a severe case of mono--as much as 6 months or more--and the tiredness and weakness is often accompanied by depression as well.
Her doctor will know what blood work, etc., would be indicated in regard to her mono, and should evaluate the liver and spleen in regard to the abdominal pain.
I would be most concerned at this point about her shortness of breath.
You mentioned that she has "gained some weight." If this has moved her into the category of obesity, that could certainly affect her breathing and could even contribute to sleep apnea. However, if her pulmonary function test is still poor, it would suggest something else is going on. When she had the last test did they mention any possiblities, such as bronchitis, asthma, or anything like that? Be sure to emphasize how much of a problem she is having with breathing, and ask what differential diagnoses the doctor is considering in regard to this symptom, and what additional testing might be necessary.
Best wishes to you both...