When should you to to the hospital?

Wendi-

I'm really sorry. I know it's flat out agonizing. When I was at that point, not sleeping etc I finally called the Dr and she gave me something to help me sleep. After that I started feeling a lot better. It wasn't a cure all by any means but it helped tremendously. I also notice when I'm not sleeping well my anxiety level is higher with this too. That also has been a bit better since I'm able to get more rest during the night. 

Wendi, sorry you are suffering so!

I also went through wait loss, nausea, diarrhea, palpitations, arrhythmias, visual problems, noise and light sensitivity, headaches, anxiety, fear, worry, stomach aches, head and neck pain. I would be better for a few months only to go down again.

This is what I learned from my experiences.

Accept you have to wait this out. Rest. Calm yourself as much as possible. Repeat to yourself this will not last forever. Absolutely no exercise other than very short walks . Sit outside getting a few minutes if sunshine. Do something you enjoy everyday. It may be no more than listening to one song, read 1 chapter, think on things you will do when you have recovered. Have someone if possible hug you and tell you often you will get well!

I went to the ER twice. If I had it to do over I would not go. I heard the same things over each time. No real help. But do what you feel is necessary for you to recover!

These relapses will get less often and less lengthy!

Don't push. When you feel better rest often! It will be quiet a while before you are fully back to pre virus health.

F-false E-Evidence A-appearing R-Real tells us lies and takes away our Hope!

I have been where you seem to be!

Try to push fluids...try to avoid dehydration.

Prayers, Rhonda

I'm so sorry you're going through this, Wendi...as others have said, I've been there and know how you feel. I went to the ER 3 times during my early months with this virus (once for heart palpitations, once with extreme stomach pain and once for numbness/tingling). All 3 times were awful and the wait times/blood draws were what really made me worse. I did find, however, that every time I was found to be very dehydrated and given fluids, and the fluids made me feel SO MUCH better. So from then on, I began seeking out places to get IV fluids. Look into services in your area that offer IV therapies, or even call up your local urgent care to ask if they can give you some. I know food may not sound so appetizing, but try your best to eat clean/lots of fruits and veggies (I credit blueberries with the progress i've made...a VERY strong antiviral). You will get through this!

I've had all of these symptoms but apparently I don't/haven't got mono. It isn't much fun at all, but I'm trying to keep my sense of humor up and look for the positives. I've had so many tests and the doctors haven't found a single thing wrong with me, so I can't be in too bad a shape. 

It's been my experience with doctors they they either treat you like it's all in your head, or they tell you to rest and drink plenty of fluids. This has been going on for years for me. I don't mean to discourage you, Wendi, but when you do get to feeling good again, be careful about getting run down again.

Hi Wendi,

Really so sorry to hear you are having an awful week, really hoping things settle down soon. Rhonda's words are amazing advice I couldn't say anything that is better than how she puts it! Remember this won't last forever as Rhonda says, it's so hard when in the midst of it and it goes on so long I really do understand. It's painful and it hurts deeply when it affects your whole stability and lifestyle and how you feel about yourself.

Definitely go back to see the doctor / nurse if you are still not feeling great, even if it means going sooner than they told you, that is definitely okay because when you're struggling you just really need some help and guidance and reassurance. Like Rhonda and Caroline and all the guys, want to reassure you that these horrible lapses do pass and things will settle and the whole virus gets better eventually. Thinking of you and hoping for a better day today.

Craig