Strange symptoms help!

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Hi

Had glandular fever for 7 weeks now. It's absolutely awful started to have the below symptoms are they normal? Has anyone experienced the same or any additional?

Stiff neck

Chills

Extreme tiredness

Pain in the upper left stomach where gallbladder would be (had mine removed)

Tingling in the arms 

Back pain

Achy legs and ankles

Stomach pains occasionally 

Strange vaginal sensations 

Headaches

I have no sore throat or fever

Xxxx

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  • Posted

    Hi Rosanna, 

    I've experienced all of these except fever. While most symptoms have gone away, I still have a few that cycles through. The first 3 months were the toughest for me with all the symptoms you've name plus heartburn.  As time goes on symptoms will go away. It just takes time and lots of rest. Don't panic and try not to worry as I've done in the beginning. I know it's easier said than done. Have patience with you body as it tries to fight it. 

    If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. 

  • Posted

    With the exception of three of your symptoms, this virus just seems to attack everyone is slightly different ways. Malaise, nausea, body aches, arm and leg weakness, anxiety, low mood and exhaustion seem to be most common after the initial onset, I had slight throat problems in the beginning and tinnitus.
    • Posted

      Hey Rosanna,

      Yes those symptoms all sound common to me, want to reassure you that it's normal to go through those things with the virus, although I know that's not much help when having to go through the horrible experience. The pain in the upper stomach could be from the spleen, which is where lots of glands are, the doctor should be able to check this out for you though, sometimes people are told to watch what they're doing if the spleen is enlarged - but it's normal to have pain there even without the spleen being enlarged - a simple check up with the doc can check that out I think.

      Thinking about you and remember you will get better, hang in there just now I know it's tough but this is by far the worst phase and better times are ahead.

      Craig

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