Does anyone know anything about recurrent mononucleosis?
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Yes the first answer is a true one.  It can be better described as Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, where you body never really gets over a previous attack such as Epstein Barr.\nBest thing is to take good rest, and you could try the natural anti-virals, such as elderberry extract, or oregano. Both have proven anti-viral capability.\n\nGood rest, a light workout schedule, and good nutrition is all you can do.  A positive outlook is helpful.  Do NOT get depressed over it, as it will wear you down more, dwelling on it.\n\nStay strong of mind, and keep fighting it.  Good luck
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no\n\n\nMono is spread through saliva and is often called "the kissing disease". Although it is not highly contagious by casual contact, avoid sharing food, dishes, glasses, or utensils. Regular hand washing should also be practiced. The virus has been shown to be present in saliva for up to one year. Most cases of infectious mono are without symptoms, with resultant permanent immunity.
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Good question!  If you are over 30 you do not have Mono.  It is a disease which only affects people in their teens and 20's.  If you are under 30 and you are fatigued, really run down you may have mono.  Do you have swollen glands in the back of your neck?  They go with mono.  The mono test is not fully accurate until you have had symptoms for about 3 weeks.  If it goes on for another week, get the test!  If you are positive, try to figure out where you got it!  Remember you don't show any symptoms until one month after you contact someone with mono.  Also remember if  you have mono you can give it to someone else for the next 3 to 6 months... even if you are feeling better.  I hope your test is normal and you feel better soon but I hope you found the information helpful!
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Its glandular fever and as far as i know, Ive never heard of deaths from mono. The only way i could imagine someone dying frm it is if they have a compromised immune system eg under intense chemo
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Generally Mono is a one time event but you will carry the disease in a dormant fashion and that is probally why your second blood tests came back positive.\n\nWith Mono as with any disease--your immune system is stressed and compromised.\nEating well, proper rest and exercise will aide in restoring your immune system.\n\nDepending on how far apart these two cases of Mono are--it is possible you never got rid of it the first time. Mono is on the rise as it becomes resistant to the meds used to treat it.\n\nYou are not having symptoms which may suggest you are a carrier with no active infection.
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Wow! God bless you. I am only slightly familiar with this terrible condition as I only suffer from this at night when I'm about to fall asleep. My husband also has a mild case because when in Iraq he suffered an IED attack that damaged his earring. He went through extensive surgery, but this is the final outcome for him. Your case sounds alot more intense than any other I've heard of. I can't imagine living with that for 10 years. The only thing I could suggest for you would be to research clinics or hospitals around the country that specialize in this type of condition. Maybe they can offer you some hope. Well good luck to you and God Bless! :)
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Yes, you can.  I got mono when I was around 10 years old.  Don't know how I got it.  Doctors said it could have even been a drinking fountain.
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As a medical student this is what I can think it may be:\n\n1) Have ur lymph nodes checked out.  There may be fluid in them.\n\n2) Check ur tonsils, maybe tonsilitis.... Do research on the palatine tonsils..(the 2 humps on the side of your mouth near the uvula)\n\n3) Get a baterial culture, like a strep test.  For all you know all you need is some good old penicillin.\n\n4) Do you have a fever?  IF so definitely get a strep test, and get blood work done to check for mono.\n\n5) Try and do salt + water gargles.  Salt is a good anticeptic.  Also mouthwash regualarly, it'll help to kill some bacteria.\n\nHope you feel better.... Again I'm only a medical student and not a doctor.  Sry, if my spelling is horrible... was never good at it.
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Infectious mononucleosis, also referred to as glandular fever, Pfeiffer's disease, or the kissing disease. it is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness and fatigue (symptoms of a common cold or allergies).\nPeople with mono also have:\n\nEnlarged spleen (splenomegaly, which may lead to rupture) or liver (hepatomegaly) \n\nAbdominal pain \n\nAching muscles \n\nHeadache \n\nLoss of appetite \n\nJaundice \n\nDepression \n\nWeakness \n\nSkin rash \n\nDizziness or Disorientation \n\nSupra-Orbital Oedema (the eyes become puffy and swollen) may occur in the early stages of infection
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A healthy diet, try 5 small meals a day, take iron [best in liquid form] a multivitamin [that will be absorbed into your system try to find liquid ones] drink fluids and rest several times a day so your body can fight.\nDo not let anyone drink or eat after you, excuse me but no kissing sorry it will spread the mono, wash your hands after any sneezing or blowing your nose and keep your bathroom extra clean-same for kitchen. If you have a dishwasher use it.If not very hot water needs to be used to wash and rinse your dishes.\nPardon me but, if you drool at night wash your pillowcase Do not re-sleep on it this too can spread the mono.\nExperienced with mono... stay healthy or it will come back.
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AND, WHAT EXACTLY DID THE DOCTOR THAT DIAGNOSED YOU TELL YOU ABOUT THIS?\n\nYour doctor is the one to listen to here not perfect strangers. Even if someone had the similar disease it could very well react differently in everyone. Every case study is not the same.
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Mono aka the "Kissing Disease" is a transferred by close contact, including kissing and sharing drinks. It's commonly found in young adults and children. In fact, 35% of kids get it (I had it my junior year of high school) and more than 95% of the population is infected with it. Luckily, as you get older, you develop an immunity to it and no longer show any symptoms.\n\nAlso, the incubation period of the virus is 4-7 weeks so it's hard to be sure of exactly how you might have gotten it once you start showing symptoms.
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Mono is a big one or mononucleosis actually.  You can get it from kissing, or eating/drinking after each other and there are a lot of things that can happen to your body if left untreated including damage to some of your internal organs. You can also obtain Herpes, Aids and a number of STDs through oral sex, Tell your friend to grow up a little bit...See for yourself! www.webmd.com
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It Would Depend, In Large Part, On Whether you had Mono (a Herpesvirus, EBV) Before (and May Have Seen it as Something Else or Never Realized you Were Sick).  I Think she was Contagious Well Before she had Signs, and Not Terribly Long After she had Signs.
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WOW, Epstein Barr can prove to be very debilitating due to the over exhaustion feeling. My advice to you, don't use conventional drugs. Go to an herbalist and talk with them. There are many herbs that can help you with this disease. Mono for adults is always worse than for teenagers. It seems that adults can sometimes keep it longer than a teenager as well. Having both of these at the same time is going to prove to be challenging, but I guarantee you if you seek alternative medicines you will be back on your feet in no time!
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I've heard both theories as well, I had mono a few years ago, I didn't fully feel well for about 6 months. I had no energy, and tired very easily. Just take it easy, get A LOT of rest. There is nothing you can really do except make yourself comfortable. Hopefully your symptoms won't last that long, mine lasted about 3 weeks, and then I was just really tired...feel better!!!
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If the % lymphocytes was low, was anything/everything else high?  Things that can cause lymphopenia: medication side effect (is he on corticosteroids?), extensive radiation exposure, myelogenous leukemia, HIV, kidney failure (I wasn't aware of this one--but my source indicates it).  I don't think mononucleosis typically causes lymphopenia.  I think it's actually the opposite--it usually causes an increase in your % lymphocytes.