Could I have anything else besides mono?

After having extensive bloodwork done, I was shown to not have replicating Epstein Barr Virus particles in my body. So, now I am confused as to why I am having the following issues: swollen tonsils, fatigue, body aches.

I finally felt back to normal Monday and Tuesday this last week, but Wednesday I had a minor surgery (wart removal) on the uvula in my mouth. I was extremely sore there afterwards, and then worked a long day after the surgery. By Thursday the mono effects were back pretty bad, and have lasted since then.

Is there anything else that I could have bothering me? I tried reading about Lyme Disease, but it didn't sound like something that correlated well with my symptoms.

I am spending my Saturday in bed sleeping off and on. I have gotten laundry done, but not much else.

Is this normal to be sick all the time?

Lyme and CFS are linked.. EBV often comes with HHV-7 or 6... or CMV.. Id make sure Id been tested for CMV and Lyme. It is not normal to be sick all the time. Do they still have you on remicade?

This is very interesting to me en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus_colitis
www.ccjm.org/content/79/1/12.full

i know I harp on this with you and Im not a doctor, but really seriously consider Olive leaf and monolaurin. I think they might really help you. You must take enough though.

Also, ive heard of folks using valtrex for both EBV and CMV.. I dont put much faith in the test results you got. if you have EBV that youve had repeat issues with.. well.. its likely chronic and can awaken at any time.. just cause they cant catch it doesnt mean it isnt effecting you. They are called stealth pathogens for a reason.


Lastly, you could look into both mycoplasma pneumonia (Ive got this and it's exhausting) and chlamydia pneumonia. Do you get fevers.. if so, look here..

Good luck.. dont accept living like this and keep searching for answers.

ItsAlwaysSomething said...
Hi Thoreau-
I googled your symptoms and found this website:

http://symptomchecker.webmd.com/multiple-symptoms?symptoms=body-aches-or-pains|sore-throat|swollen-tonsils&symptomids=43|219|188&locations=66|10|10

It's worth taking a look.....but, please don't assume you're at death's door or I will feel really bad about giving you this info.

Hope you feel better soon

Great, now I know I'm going to die! ;)

Thank you, IAS. I'm trying to keep a balance between pursuing health care and just living life. The girl I'm dating and I think we will get engaged this fall! So... that's exciting for us! Thought you might enjoy hearing that.

Didn't you test positive at one time on the monospot test or for ebv antibodies?

Im glad you tested negative for cmv..

im also very glad to hear you are trying olive leaf. Im really crossing my fingers for you that it helps. Make sure you take therapeutic doses, preferably 30 minutes before meals.

I am always tired too and I can't find the source. I always wonder if I have something like fibromyalsia or lupus because of this fatigue. I went to a hematologist and had tons of tests run and nothing was out of the ordinary. Did you try a hematologist? That might be helpful? maybe similar to the infectious disease doctor, not sure.

Hi Thoreau,

You said," I'm trying to keep a balance between pursuing health care and just living life. The girl I'm dating and I think we will get engaged this fall! So... that's exciting for us! Thought you might enjoy hearing that."

You were right...I'm very happy for you.

Haven't been on the forum much lately but glad I caught this post. Preparing for my cruise to Alaska and just living life.
Hope you're feeling better.
IAS