chrnoic ebv

[smokie227]

I have recently been dx with chronic ebv. I have also been dx with bi-polar for over 15 yrs, and also polycythimia. So with all 3 in combo you can imagin the issues I have been dealing with in regards to extreme fatigue. I am a mother of 2 boys ages 6 and 2. I am married and work full time. Im taking Wellburtrin 300mg sr daily and adderall 10mg just to stay awake through the day.
My questions are as follows: any suggestions with ways to deal with the fatigue. and do the symptoms come and go? Meaning that sometimes I get a sore throat, most of the time a general feeling of not feeling right, and mostly just extreme fatigue. Any suggestions would be greatful. Thanks

[9DodgeFan]

If there's any way you can just kind of take a couple weeks "off" (work, etc.), I think that would do a lot to help your body get ahead of the virus.  I know it's not easy or convenient, but with all you're going through, it might be necessary in order to help fight off the EBV.  Hope things start improving soon!

[pepi3]

Getting plenty of rest is a must with Ebv. At least 6 to 8 hours of sleep. You also have to find measures to reduce any stress in your life, because stress makes the condition worst. Try to eat a well balanced diet, and don't eat foods with MSG because that too makes the EBV worse.  It helps if you incorporate vitamins and a supplement called co-enzyme 10. This works at the site of the mitrochrondia part of your cell helping to boost your energy level; and I can tell you, this really works. Take 100mg of co-enyzme 10 daily, also incorporating other lifestyle changes, and this should help;  Also, if you smoke or drink alcohol, try to decrease your usage of that too. You want to boost your immune system, not retard it. Hope this information helps.