Anxiety about Mono Diagnosis
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Hii everyone, this is my first post on here so bear with me. I have a history of health anxiety and most of my panic attacks are centered around my health. I was just diagnosed with mono today (my boyfriend had it a month ago so when I started getting headaches, neck and back pain, chills etc i went to urgent care and basically made them test me). I'm feeling really anxious about the enlarged spleen thing, mostly that it will burst even if I avoid contact sports / heavy lifting. I am currently having pain in my left upper back and under my left ribcage in the front. The pain worsened tonight vs other nights of just slight discomfort. Anyone else have pain in those areas? I want to make sure I'll know if it does erupt or whatever lol. Thank you!
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emma198181 al12
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Hi Althea,
Sorry to hear you've got this horrid virus 😦
I also had the spleen pain just under my left ribcage. I found it difficult/painful to lie on my left side in bed, and I freaked out about it potentially rupturing if I turned the wrong way or something. But apparently if it does rupture it's a pretty dramatic/sudden/extremely sharp and painful sensation. I reckon you'll know if it ruptures - and if it does, just get to the ER asap.
Having spleen ache is apparently pretty common for this virus, but I hope it clears up for you soon.
Wishing you a swift recovery 😃
Bella435 al12
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I worried about that too. Unfortunately i've had mono twice. Possibly now for 3rd time. Each time i've had to completey rest. Just avoid anything strenous 😃
I think its very rare for that to happen if you take care of yourself! I, too get anxious about my health and then got mono.. safe to say its a bit testing so stay as calm as you can, meditate etc.
Get well soon!