4th year of this nightmare

I used to be superhealthy until April of 2017, when I contracted the virus at the age of 29.

I got tested for everything under the Sun and by elimination arrived to Mono that summer.

Symptoms I had for the first 6 months:

1. headache
2. low grade fever
3. fatigue
4. uncontrollable desire to sleep
5. constant pressure in head
6. red eyes
7. puffy area above eyes
8. tinnitus
9. scalp sensitivity
10. skin hypersensitivity
11. dry eyes
12. stomach issues
13. unformed stool
14. chest pain
15. spaced out lightheaded drunkish feeling
16. dizziness
17. pressure above eyes

That summer of 2017 I was also convinced it's chronic fatigue syndrome and as precaution took: Valtrex, Immunovir and Immunoglobulin beta for 6 weeks. I don't know if it helped or not.

Was not able to hold a job, was fired 5 times since the beginning of mono. Don't work now but I believe now I'm able to hold a job, because last 2 places didn't fire me, I left due to personal circumstances.

Symptoms I still have, now they come and go, 3 weeks sick, 2 weeks normal, 1 week sick, 1 week normal, etc. Symptoms are exacerbated by periods and ovulation and pms and common cold and lack of sleep, and potentially coffee/energy drinks:

1. fatigue
2. needing naps in the afternoon
3. scalp sensitivity
4. skin hypersensitivity
5. dry eyes
6. puffy area above eyes

I am in despair. I hope it will pass. 3 years 1.5 months and counting...

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