Sweating all day and night

I had it bad for around 3 months, it wasn’t till around the end of the 4 month that I slowly  got back into training (MMA)

Hi Bob,

Really sorry to hear you've been feeling so unwell. I know what you mean about it being a relief to get a diagnosis, I got glandular fever when I was the same age as you (25) about 11 years ago, it took me a few weeks to get diagnosed and really scared me as I knew something was wrong.

I just want to write to ressure you that it does get better. The frustrating thing is that it can take a bit of time for some people, so don't panic if it doesn't come right within a few weeks, because it definitely will come given time. It's really important to get plenty of rest and remove stress as much as possible, a real mistake a lot of people make is to keep working through it and it's not the kind of virus that you can do that with unfortunately as it just makes things worse. Things that helped me included taking vitamins and herbs, including a good strong multi-vitamin per day, high doses of Vitamin C (1000mg-3000mg per day), B complex (really good for energy levels and combating fatigue) and immune boosting herbs like siberian ginseng / echnicea.

Remember just to be kind to yourself, if you're able to still do things you enjoy doing but that don't take energy or stress out of you that's good. Walking helped me as well, and even just meeting up with friends when I felt well enough. But you will definitely get there Bob and just hang in there just now - this phase the first few weeks is by far the worst and the intensity of it all lessens as time goes on until you feel like your old self again.

Thinking of you and there are lots of good folk on the forum here offering support and advice.

Craig

Thanks Jackson and Craig 

I hope it goes away fast but am preparing myself for longer, I have work insurance so at least I don’t have the stress of not getting paid when I’m off sick....  Forgot to mention that I also have mouth ulcers from the sweating and fever.   I have never been this sick... my girlfriend had it when she was in grade 12 and has been so helpful and patient. Her symptoms were different then mine though, it’s a crazy virus that’s for sure.  The thing that bothers me the most is not being able to play hockey.  If I’m out 3 months (let’s say) I will miss the whole season.  I wouldn’t wish this in my worst enemy.  

Hey Bob,

I have a “mono like virus” (tested negative for monospot twice and my EBV shows past infection so this could be anything... though two doctors kept bringing up mono so they said it’s a virus similar to mono) 

ANYWAYS. When you feel better, you need to keep resting. Seriously. People have been saying it on this forum and I was like yeah yeah weaklings. As soon as I started feeling better I cleaned the house, Christmas shopped, did more with my dog, and started sleeping less. Big mistake. I crashed a week later and was SO WEAK for about 5 days. Don’t do it. Rest. Even when you feel good stay in bed for another week. 

I’ve been sick since start of November, this is week 9 for me. Slowly starting to feel better - but still have a long ways to go. I’ve been takin vitamins C, BComplex, CoQ100, B6, B12. Staying in bed or on the couch with minimal exertion. I pick one thing per day around the house that I will accomplish (clean kitchen or laundry) WHEN I feel good. Then I stop. 

Best of luck to you. 

Thank you I plan on resting  and taking people’s advice .... my mom came over today with all the vitamins I need and my girlfriend is doing everything for me.... it helps that she had

It before and understands what I’m going through.... I know when I am a little stronger I will want to go play hockey and jump on my snowmachine but if I want to golf and play baseball this summer I guess it’s best I don’t ! This forum is great to read and the advice from everyone is amazing ! Happy I found it.  It’s sucks that everyone is different, I wish it was a 1 week  thing and then back to normal... I wouldn’t wish this on anyone .... any more advice or just want to send their stories my way keep them coming ... I have a lot of time on my hands ... all I do is rest and sleep 

Thank you Caroline ... I hope you get better soon, I am 2 1/2 weeks into this and am fed up so I can’t imagine what your going through the last 13 months keep your head up and take it day by day a positive outlook on things always helps heal you got this ! I haven’t been on here the last couple days to update ... I’m not as sweaty and fevered but VERY  tired and mild body aches.  Sunday my spleen was swollen and sore (but that’s a good thing as it’s doing it’s job), my neck lymphnodes have went down a bit but still pretty big.  Went for a checkup yesterday with my family doctor and he said no hockey for another 4 weeks and off work for another few weeks.  He said I am definitely getting better but again told me It’s a long road and I need rest.  I have been resting (hard not to I’m always tired), eating, taking vitamins and drinking lots.  This site has been amazing, reading everyone’s stories has helped me through! Will update again soon. Positive vibes to everyone 

Now the throat pain!! Red throat (can’t see white spots) but hard to swallow ! Will this EVER END... I know I’m just past the 2 1/2 week mark but you would think the symptoms would be the same and not new ones popping up..... at the beginning I had ulcers in my mouth from the fever I had but those are gone and a sore throat has now started... I can hardly swallow ... my throat is just red I don’t see white puss ....  So frustrating