Two years ago I got glandular fever
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Hello again guys, I just thought as today is the 2nd anniversary of my start of glandular fever. I would give a short update about where I was and where I am now with it.
So as you know on the 22/6/2017 I fell ill, I initially thought that I had a cold or flu. I was exhausted like no energy whatsoever, I came home from work that day went bed and literally slept for around 20-25 hours. Feeling worse when I woke up. I went to my local NHS walk in centre where i collapsed. Was then taken to a&e. Where the Dr said probably just a small infection. Over the next 6 months I was very ill. I had a vertigo develop where id be off balance constantly. I had crippling anxiety and that lead to depression. Around December 2017 the Dr said you have an under active thyroid gland. I was put on levothyroxine. Slowly but surely I began to start feeling better. Ive just been taking it steady despite working 37 hours per week. I cycle to work daily now 3 miles each way 30 miles per week. For people out there just being diagnosed with this illness. Be prepared that it will push you to your limits, however sooner or later you should be better!
I would say im around 90-95% back to pre glandular fever levels
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craig07920 Jelley93
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Hey Jelley,
So pleased to hear that you have been feeling much better, to live through two years of ups and downs and those early days must have been so frightening and tough, I remember how that period in my life affected me too - it truly was a life changing experience to go through glandular fever, and grateful to God only who I know was the one who brought me through it and restored my health.
It's amazing to hear you are cycling so much and working and keeping active - this is marvellous news! And you know what Jelley, I remember after 2 years being in a similar position doing much better like yourself, but that extra 5-10% improvement will come, I was even better after 3 years than I was after 2 - your body will continue to get stronger I believe that given my own experience.
Thanks for taking the time to post and encourage others - it really does help those going through the midst of this awful virus, let's everyone know there is hope and recovery!
Craig
vancityraincity Jelley93
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hey! so glad to see youre a feeling better. it is now june 2019 and i got really sick november 2017 (maybe as early as september 2017). first 6 months were the worst as i was so weak, had no firm diagnosis, awful anxiety and night sweats, all without a firm diagnosis. the weakness and body fatigue made me feel like i was actually dying sometimes i was scared to fall asleep. some doctors freaked me out by mentioning CFS.
after about 7 months i noticed improvements and as each month went by after this mark, i improved more and more. i had a baby and even though i only get about 6 hours of sleep and feel moderate stress, i am pretty much back to my regular self. working full time, baby, and even working out at the gym again!
if you are reading this, dont let CFS scare you. its hard and scary and isolating but you will get better with time. i know 2 other people who were also very sick for 6 months-ish and then improved and are back to normal... ALSO ALL WITHOUT FIRM MONO DIAGNOSIS!!!!