10 weeks and will the new symptoms ever end

Hi James,

My left arm has felt slightly numb several times over the course of my symptoms. I've also had severe bouts of pins and needles - usually at night. along with a host of other symptoms, which seem to change from day to day and week to week. It's mainly severe dizzy spells, blotchy hands, dry mouth, heart palpitations, and a general feeling of being unwell at the moment

Hello James,

So sorry to hear you have been going through mono, I do empathise having went through a tough time with the virus a number of years ago, and definitely want to reassure and encourage you that things will get better and you will get back to full health again for sure.

I remember having all sorts of weird aches and pains during first few months after diagnosis, it can be common to get different pains particular in the glandular areas (neck, armpit, groin, chest). I also went through a phase with different nerve pain and numbness too if I remember rightly, and also with joint pain. This virus can affect in so many different ways, you're doing the right thing getting checked out with x-ray and neurologist, etc, that's wise, and for sure there is a very good chance that it is all coming from the mono and there is nothing else to worry about.

I too had a phase with bad joint pain and remember both my knees were affected and had to wear some support bands to help, had some weird bruising with it too. It really worried me too, but this virus really can do these strange things and believe me James it does pass and things to get better - just so frustrating it can take a bit of time sometimes, don't panic if that is the case because most definitely you will make a full recovery.

Taking vitamins and herbs during recovery helped me a lot, a good strong multi-vitamin per day (I take Immunace Extra here in the UK), higher doses of Vitamin C (1000mg-3000mg per day), a B complex and/or Co-enzyme Q10 supplement per day (great for nervous system and energy levels) and immune boosting herbs like siberian ginseng and echinacea. Of course it's no overnight cure but it can help your body and immune system cope much better when going through this virus - it's so important though to check for any interactions with other health conditions or medication before taking any supplements. I'm no expert just going on my own research and the things that helped me - also seeing a naturopath / herbalist helped me as well as they can give the proper advice on these things.

Hang in there James - thinking about you and remember you WILL get through this, just take it one day at a time and get plenty of rest and keep in mind that this will pass and better times are ahead.

Craig

Mono can affect any lymph node in your body.

At the back of your knees there are a batch of lymph nodes. It can be normal for them to be achy and painful.

Most likely this is the reason for your arm pain as well, as the arm has many lymph nodes also.

My knees and hip bone recently hurt badly. I finally got a break from the for a be beautiful 2 days. During those days, I could barely walk. Fever is back but now I can walk. lol so it seems like joint issues can be common.

sending you hugs and health.