My health has never been the same since I contracted epstein barr virus 22yrs ago. I have a good diet and exercise but if I go through a stressful period or over exert myself the chronic sore throat returns with aches and pains and chronic fatigue. Has anyone been through this and conquered it? It gets so debilitating and depressing at times .
2006-10-12 11:57:51 · 2 answers · asked by janoz_2be 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It sounds like chronic fatigue syndrome to me.I have had it for over 20 years and I get those same symptoms.It's horrible and depressing,especially when people don't believe you're sick because you don't look sick-so it must be in your head.I don't know what to tell you except to try to learn to live with it.I find that eating more fruits and vegetables,taking a multi-vitamin,and getting all the sleep you can helps during a bad spell.When you're feeling better,try to get some exercise,but don't overdo it or you will feel terrible the next day.I always know when I've done too much-my lips turn bright red and I get a sore throat and brain fog.
2006-10-12 13:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident- all those indicators are area of persistent EBV an infection. persistent fatigue syndrome is a straightforward sequelae. the swollen lymph node could be a benign indication of an infection, yet keep in mind that lymphoma is likewise a available trouble of EBV an infection. if the lymph nodes do no longer shrink in any respect, you are able to desire to get them biopsied to rule out lymphoma.
2016-10-02 06:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by schnetter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋