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Sweating all day and night

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bob15687
bob15687

On Monday January 1st (nice way to start the new year) I felt the right side of my neck and my lymphnodes were massive and sore but I felt fine and carried on with my day, about 6 hours later the body aches started.  

Tuesday I woke up with  body aches and my right sided neck lymphnodes were even bigger and very sore.

Wednesday and Thursday I went to work but really shouldn’t have as the fever and pains were horrible and I was sweating ALOT (all day and all night) 

Thursday and Friday night I was up all night sweating with fever, lymphnode pain and the body pain was so bad, only the right side of my neck was swollen (looked like a banana was stuck in my neck the nodes were so swollen) I also noticed red dots all over my roof of my mouth and back of my throat and a headache.

Saturday morning I went to the emerge department (it was a rough night and now my glands are swollen on the back of my neck also) the doctor looked in my mouth said it looked fine and felt my nodes. He didn’t say much but put me on antibiotics for soft tissue ... not sure why and I didn’t have the energy to question him.... no blood work NOTHING 

Sunday I thought I was starting to feel a bit better but then That night I was right back where I started.  Returned to the ER on Monday and that doctor looked at me and immediately did the mono spot test..... by this point I was white as a ghost, dehydrated from the amount I sweat (day and night) and the red dots on the roof of my mouth and back of throat (classic symptoms the other dr missed) .  The test came back positive and I was actually relieved to find out what was going on with me.  Not that I want this but can’t control it and better then the other things I was thinking it could be.

My symptoms are very very bad sweating, I do drink a lot but it comes out as fast as it goes in, body aches, right side lymphnode swelling (side of neck and back of neck), headache, and very tired (but the aches keep me up).

Hope this goes away soon but I know it’s a long road to recovery. I am a 25 year old male and play hockey (dr won’t let me play and I won’t ) and love to snowmachine.  I’m always on the go and now have to learn to sit still, not that that’s hard right now as I’m so sick.  

How long are these symptoms going to stay this long? When can I start to play hockey and snowmachine again? 

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  • bob15687
    bob15687

    Posted

    Today I woke up and felt “okay” .. finally had a good sleep... throat still sore but I need out of this house!heading to the ice shack to do a bit of fishing... doesn’t take much energy to go sit on the ice as my family is all there and everything is ready for me to put a line in.  My mom thinks the fresh air will do me good... I know it won’t hurt that’s forsure.  Will probably be extremely tired when I get home but hey I always am.  Will see how it goessmile 
    • 40with.gf.
      40with.gf. bob15687

      Posted

      Hi Bob,  I agree with your mum, I think that will do you good, although you might feel a bit exhausted when you're back home, I still think it is a good idea, you'll know when you've had enough!!

      good luck

      caroline

    • craig07920
      craig07920 bob15687

      Posted

      Good luck with this Bob, yes if you feel able to it's a good idea to do activities that are manageable and in small chunks without stressing yourself out, and of course remember it's okay to stop if not feeling good. Things that helped me included going for a short walk every day, even just 10-15 mins at a gentle pace or whatever you feel you can manage is a massive achievement. Seeing friends and just sitting chatting with them also helped me greatly too, as can other things that help you relax and distract you - do something you enjoy and be kind to yourself, even if it's just watching fav films / tv shows, reading, listening to music / relaxation apps, or whatever works best for you.

      Hang in there man, things will get better. Definitely agree with Caroline.

      Craig

    • bob15687
      bob15687 craig07920

      Posted

      Thanks Caroline and Craig ... it was definitely a good idea yesterday.  Went to the shack, spent time with family then went out for supper after with everyone.  Even managed to visit a friend. Slept so good last night and woke up this morning the best I have felt in 21 days.  I’m relaxing today though because I have read to many times if I push myself I will end up back at square one! Feeling hopeful smile
    • craig07920
      craig07920 bob15687

      Posted

      Great to hear Bob, definitely take confidence from that! Just remember to still balance activity, one thing I think I did was maybe do something and feel a bit better and then think I could just go back to 100% again and pay for it big time after that, so just take things slowly and give yourself plenty of rest before and after doing stressful things and it will be easier and more manageable to build things up!

      Craig

    • bob15687
      bob15687 craig07920

      Posted

      Well,  I over did it ... I went to camp with my dad yesterday... Figured that going to camp wouldn’t be a bad thing as I feel a lot better,  we have to snowmachine on a bumpy trail about 20km to get to the camp (bush camp).  As I was driving the bumps were hurting my side (spleen) and I had to stand up more then half the way there and drive.  When I got there I couldn’t even think of driving any further.  I stayed at the camp while my dad and his friend went fishing.... today I woke up and Lazed around and decided to pack up and come home.... I am 3 weeks into having mono (started January 1st) and read that even though most of my symptoms have gone my lymphnodes and spleen can remain enlarged a few weeks longer.  Better rest and hope That I didn’t set myself back again ... I do have to say it only hurt while on the machine (and a little after) and now that pain is gone BUT won’t be going back on the machine for another few weeks I guarantee that.
    • vancityraincity
      vancityraincity bob15687

      Posted

      Bob good for you for listening to what your body needs right now! Hope your recovery continues smoothly. There will be more ice fishing for you in the future! smile 
    • craig07920
      craig07920 bob15687

      Posted

      Hey Bob,

      Yeah for sure the right thing is to listen to your body and just take it easy when you need to just now - so many folk (including me) make that mistake early on of doing too much, and it's just not that kind of virus that you can push through like a cold or flu or whatever - really makes it worse if you do that I think.

      As Van says there will be lots of opportunities to do stuff again, just be kind to yourself for now and rest when you can, I know it's so frustrating and hard to be patient - hang in there you will definitely get better I truly believe that God will heal you and Van completely!

      Craig

    • 40with.gf.
      40with.gf. bob15687

      Posted

      Bob, you are doing incredible considering you're only 3 weeks in!! I couldn't leave the house for the first few months!!! Either in bed or just too ill!! You just can't help relapses though, I found that hard knowing when you're doing something whether it would be too much or not? Just can't tell. I always listen to my body and rest as soon as it says no!

      youre doing good!

      Caroline.x

  • bob15687
    bob15687

    Posted

    Thanks Van and Craig ! So hard for me but I am figuring it out ... I am off work till February 5th now (my job is very physical) and Dr told me to get moving slowly till then so I don’t set myself back when I go back.  I am such an active person so now that’s the worst part of this virus because I really feel so much better.  
    • craig07920
      craig07920 bob15687

      Posted

      I know Bob that was one of the hardest parts for me too, being a person that exercised regularly and was used to being active and being hit with it is horrible. Just take that time until 5 February to rest, one day at a time, and if you need more time which may well be the case, remember to give yourself that time, it's important to listen to your body and be kind to yourself at this time. It's really hard with work and everything I do get it man. Thinking of you!

      Craig

  • vancityraincity
    vancityraincity bob15687

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    Nearing month 3 here and I have awful night sweats almost every night. Like my whole body is wet, the sheets under me are wet. Is this typical? When I check my temperature I don’t have a fever.. it’s like 36.5-36.7 when I “fever”. 

    • craig07920
      craig07920 vancityraincity

      Posted

      Hey Van,

      Really sorry to hear you're still having this terrible bother with the night sweats. I had that a bit but nothing as severe as yours sounds. Certainly worth seeing the doc and making sure you get regular blood tests to monitor - really hoping that settles down, I do believe it can happen because the low grade fever can be so debilitating and if you have a tendency to sweat anyway then it just makes it 100 times worse.

      Craig

    • bob15687
      bob15687 vancityraincity

      Posted

      Hey Van ... one of the few symptoms I have left is sweating!! It is horrible.... I am only at the one month mark but hoping it gets better soon.... hope it gets better for you also 
    • craig07920
      craig07920 bob15687

      Posted

      Thinking of you Bob and Van and really hoping those sweats settle down for you, it must be so frustrating and horrible to deal with, hang in there and do keep in touch with the doc to monitor stuff but sounds like you're doing all the right things - just take it each day as it comes and get plenty of rest is really important - be kind to yourself today.

      Craig

    • 40with.gf.
      40with.gf. bob15687

      Posted

      Hi, 

      I get hot and then cold frequently still, but it's my legs that seem to burn at night, don't sweat though really.

    • craig07920
      craig07920 40with.gf.

      Posted

      Hi Caroline,

      That must be such a frustrating symptom the burning legs at night, I know you've had that for a while. I guess burning tingling that sorts of thing is generally associated with the nervous system, so don't know if maybe something at night might help with that, at the moment I'm finding Cayenne Pepper and Ginger Root quite useful for calming nervous system, as well as Evening Primrose Oil.

      Craig

    • 40with.gf.
      40with.gf. craig07920

      Posted

      Hi Craig,

      yeah, it is slightly annoying but I suppose i could have a worse symptom?! I just have to stick a leg out when they get too hot!😂 

      I may just have to look into those you recommend, thank you. 

      😃

      Carolinex

    • craig07920
      craig07920 40with.gf.

      Posted

      Yes Caroline just keep sticking those legs out haha, but seriously I know that must be so frustrating and really hoping and believing it will all settle down as things continue to progress x
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