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Posted 4/13/2013 9:53 AM (GMT 0)
hey guys,
im a 25 years old male, ive had fibro pains for the last 7 years, pretty hard.
ive come to deal with them +-, yet 2 weeks ago i was diagnosed with mono, a positive ebv igm antibody.
2-3 weeks before that, ive had a bout of extreme tiredness for a few weeks, but it led me to think i was dehydretad after it passed when i drink elctrolytes drinks for a few days.
ive had a sore throat, but ive been taking coconut oil nd vitamin c and im pretty fine now.
the thing is-i already in a state of extreme muscle fatigue for a long time, is it possible that im looking at it in a different way then those who were healthy before?
as if i feel it less?
ive read that the fatigue come only later in the illness and im really affraid of it. is it true from your experience?
how long after diagnoses fatigue i thought it start right away.

im not sure if i should try and get back to buisness(which due to my fibro is very limited yet i fail to get out of the house and mingle now).
should i expect the worse yet? anybody here got mono after they already had fibro? how did you deal with it?
is it true our immune system is weaker so it will be harder for out body to deal with?

at the moment, i do feel week but i felt week for the last 7 years, so im not sure if i should try and regain former activities...
thanks.
Posted 4/13/2013 11:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi taltal,

The extreme fatigue began right off for me when the overall aches and pains of fibro began.

I still have the fatigue after all these years but I know it would be worse and I've felt it become worse if I don't eat the right foods. I stay away from inflammatory foods like sugar, there are many other foods to stay away from and I take natural supplements to help keep my immune system strong. I also take short walks a couple times a day and do prescribed stretches.

Good luck to you.
Posted 4/13/2013 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Have you had your ANA tested to make sure it's not an autoimmune disease? It's rare but men do get Lupus and other autoimmune diseases.

People who test positive on mono can also have autoimmune problems.
Posted 4/13/2013 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome taltal,it is a shame that you have this as you are so young to be going through all this hassle in your body,yes being tired non stop doesnt help us atall,i am tired mostly non stop,but as the laddie said your diet is very important,i havnt changed my diet yet,so its not helping me re the tired feelings but i will soon,i eat alot of fruit tho but the rest i wont say,going to have a chinese 2night smilewinkgrin i think its due to the fact i dont go out @ nights now,as loved going to night clubs to dance etc,you will love this forum as everyone understands, so theres plenty of support,plus 101 info everything you want to no is there,hope everyones fine
Posted 4/13/2013 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Taltal,
Sorry to hear that you have this at such a young age! I was in my 20's when I was diagnosed with IBS and EBV. I was tired because I was raising two daughters but as the years went on and I got older then the tired turned into profound exhaustion and I knew something was wrong. After a blood test, my MD discovered I had hypothyroidism and started me on meds. I felt a little better and was working FT and going to school. At my last job, I suddenly started feeling worse, pain everywhere and complete exhaustion to the point of getting dizzy spells and almost passing out. I contributed this to extreme stress from family issues and my job.
I was diagnosed two years ago with herniated disc disease and fibromyalgia. I would go back to doctor and rule out other autoimmune diseases. I hope you feel better and lots of luck!!!
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