Have you had glandular fever and feel that even after many years you still get symptoms if you over do it?

Answer 1

Yup.

I had it about 6 years ago, and was convinced I had meningitis or something as it came on quite suddenly. I escaped quite lightly, luckily, only having it for two or three months and not being in bed with it the whole time. I've never quite gone back onto alcohol either - just don't fancy it...

I do still feel the GF lurking there if I overdo it though - If I've not had enough sleep or food, and have exercised too much, then I start feeling extremely tired, headachy, get ringing ears and the glands in my neck start to come up again - that's the alarm bell for a very early night!

One of my classmates also had it, but she was in bed for 3 months and still has to make sure she gets lots of early nights.

Very annoying!

Answer 2

You can test to see if you have Epstein Bar Virus (glandular fever) antibodies within your system. The test is £70 and indicates the level of immune challenge that is still present within the body. If the antibodies are present it is advisable that you consider all other areas of your life that can weaken your system.

As a Nutritionist, I would advise that the diet is checked to see if there are any allergens. Taking a food in that is percieved as an allergen, on a daily basis can weaken the immune system. Which provides a further challenge to an already compromised body. Consider an allergy test and then eliminate any identified allergens.

Aim for a least 6 fruits and vegetable a day. But if your immune system is really challenged you will need more. Also make sure that you eliminate sugar as this has a very detrimental effect on immunity.

I would suggest taking a daily multi-vitamin and an antioxidant to assist your immune system.

If anyone would like more information on the Epstein Barr test you can contact me through my website.

Answer 3

My dauther had it when she was 7 years old and every time she got a cold the sympoms came back this went on for approximately 7 to 10 years till finally it left her.All the best and good luck

Answer 4

My g/f had it 8 years ago and now she still gets every cold and every bug going. Its not very nice for her. Her immune system is shot to pieces.

Answer 5

I had it at uni, missed a turn and was as sick as a dog.

I don't think i've ever been able to drink as much since but besides that i'm ok.

Answer 6

I ended up being hospitalised with it, and for many years was susceptable to illnesses.

Answer 7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glandular_fever
read that