Throat.... new white spots at 5 wk mark

Hi,

All of your symptoms sound like mono to me, so your bloodwork should probably clear anything else.

I had all tests done, even pet- and ct scan, all came out fine, except for the mono test.

This illness can bring many symptoms, all of yours have been described by others here on the forum, so be assured they are pretty normal, although terribly annoying.

Keep us posted, and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Hi Used-to-be-me,

So sorry to hear what you've been going through this past 5 weeks, I had mono a number of years ago and what you describe in that first 5 weeks reminds me so much of what I felt in that time too, both physically and mentally. It took me about 4 weeks or so to get diagnosed after first starting to feel unwell, and similar to you I had just a strange 'off' feeling, just knowing I wasn't right, felt drained and fatigued, with low grade fever and swollen glands and different aches and pains.

You've absolutely done the right thing going to get a blood test for mono, I remember how awful and worrying it was not knowing why I was feeling so unwell and just wanted you to know I was thinking about you, and absolutely to reassure you that if this is mono, you most DEFINITELY will get over it and back to full health again. It is such a horrible and frustrating virus to go through, it can take a little time to get back to full health again and that is normal with this thing, but truly you will get there - just so important to rest a lot, remove stress if you can (although I know this virus in itself is a terrible stress so it sounds silly to say), and definitely put your health first, if you need to take time away from work / studies / school whatever.

This virus feels so intense and is so draining, so it certainly could be that, hoping either way that you can get the results soon and it can put your mind at rest. And most definitely remember you will get better! I struggled so much during this virus and I know it was only down to God I was able to get better, and I truly believe God will help you to get better too be this mono or another similar type thing.

One thing that helped me a lot during recovery was taking vitamins and herbs, a good strong multi-vitamin per day (in the UK here I take Immunace Extra), higher doses of Vitamin C (1000mg-3000mg per day), a B complex vitamin or Co-enzyme Q10 (great for nervous system and energy levels) and immune boosting herbs like siberian ginseng, echinacea and oregano. But I'm no expert at all in herbs or vitamins, only going on what helped me and my own research - it's so important to check for any interactions with other medications / conditions before starting any supplements - also seeing a good herbalist or herbal specialist can be really helpful.

It's a great and supportive forum on here - please feel free to message any time and let us know how you get on with your blood test results, thinking about you and remember be this mono or not - you WILL get better - I know it's so hard to see that in the midst of it, I remember how awful just getting through a single day was with mono in those first 5 or 6 weeks, so hang in there and remember your body will recover with a bit of time.

Craig

thank you so much for the reply and advice. i just had a call from GP tp say my bloods were normal and EbV bloods were normal. i cant help but feel a bit disappointed as now have no explanation for feeling so off and weak. i was convinced my symptoms fit GF/mono.

craig - ill still fpllpw your advice on the supplements and hope whatever this is is soon put of my system.

thanks all

Hi Usetobeme,

The same thing happened to me. You will feel this way for awhile. I also felt it had to be something more, as I had never had feelings like this before with any illness. It also causes a weird anxiety feeling to go along with everything else. You will recover it just takes time.