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Hey guys,
Month 4+
Lately I’ve had a really sore throat, ear aches, headaches, and have been very sleepy. I haven’t experienced sleepiness like this, only physical exhaustion and fatigue. Is it normal to be this tired and get the sore throat MONTHS after onset of mono symptoms? Shouldn’t this be happening near the beginning??
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craig07920 vancityraincity
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Hey Van,
Still thinking of you, and want to reassure that yes absolutely this is still (unfortunately) very normal 4-5 months on after onset of mono. I felt the same too wondering why I was still feeling such intensity and horrible symptoms are such a long time, but it does go away eventually Van, it really does. You are getting through the worst phase right now, the intensity does lessen as time goes on - from month 4 onwards I seen some improvements in the coming months, albeit frustratingly slow at times and very zig-zag, up-down. For me the big turning point came after 9-10 months - after that I really started to feel better but the second 5 months of those 10 months were not as bad by far as the first 5 if that makes sense, and everyone is different it doesn't mean to say it will take that long for you.
But the key thing is really want to reassure that you WILL make a full recovery and it is normal to experience these symptoms as harshly at this stage still - I know it doesn't help when going through it and experiencing it but please do know that there IS recovery and you will get there with this - I was the same thought i never would but your body does eventually get on top of this - it will be a marvellous day when it comes Van and hang in there - don't look too far ahead for now just dealing with each day and getting through each day is all you can do at the moment.
Craig