icesktr189 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I had the Epstein Barr Virus diagnosis a couple months ago, and now i keep getting chronic bouts of Mono. I cant seem to get over this virus! I still have the severe sinus problem (tons of tissue swelling) and may just get sinus surgery. My anxiety/depression has also returned. I did great for about 4 months after pregnancy, and all these problems came up. I am almost bed bound now and can no longer drive. I was great last year. I worked and took online classes. I dont know why all this is happening now. Anyone have any ideas? I cant fight off infections/viruses at all, and im not around anyone sick. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallysblooms Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Has your doctor helped you with any supplements for a good immune system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brye Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 How do they know it's mono causing your problems? I thought once you tested positive for EB virus you were positive forever. I've been having some symptoms similar to my 1st bout of mono but I thought there was no way of telling after you tested positive once. I wish I had some suggestions but I'm really struggling right now myself. Especially with the FATIGUE!!!Brye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesktr189 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 How do they know it's mono causing your problems? I thought once you tested positive for EB virus you were positive forever. I've been having some symptoms similar to my 1st bout of mono but I thought there was no way of telling after you tested positive once. I wish I had some suggestions but I'm really struggling right now myself. Especially with the FATIGUE!!!BryeThey do the mono spot test in the office. I had the EBV blood test positive and then after that they did the mono spot test when i have symptoms. The virus should go dormant after awhile in a normal person, but with chronic EVB it will be positive when you are run down. They also told me that you will not always have mono with EVB. For some reason my immune system is out of wack :/i know the fatigue is horrible. I am having the fevers and sore throats again too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesktr189 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 They have not given supplements, just an anti herpes medication that is not really helping. I am eating very healthy and getting plenty of rest but i feel like i catch anything that comes near me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah4444 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I had what they thought was mono back in the late 80s, but my blood test for EBV came back positive this year. I'm pretty sure you test positive if you've ever had it or maybe even been exposed to it and fought it off. I have lots of fatigue as well, but in my case I think it's caused by POTS/MCAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Sorry you are in such a bad state now. Do you have any allergy problems? Before I got rid of my feather comforter and the carpet in my bedroom i was sick all of the time. Allergies mess with your immune system in a bad way. Now I rarely get sick ( the normal sick ). I did have mono as well and it can really knock you down.Also I would ask about flu shots and the vaccine for phneumona ( sorry I cannot think to spell) UGGG! I get them now and I think it has really helped.Hope you are better soon. STAY HYDRATED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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