Posted by ricker on May 15, 2009, at 19:39:24
In reply to Re: mono/allergies/celiac/Lyme; constant fatigue - son, posted by garnet71 on May 15, 2009, at 18:10:14
Hi Garnet, yes I take lots of supplements, mega Vitamin C, E, Vitalux, multi B's and sublingual B12.
I always had throat infections as well, before and after mono. The docs filled me with amoxicillin for 2 years... made things much worse! I ended up taking some type of cortisone/steroid meds to keep my throat from swelling shut as the antibiotics raised havoc with my immune system.You could get tested out of curiosity just to see if you have high Epstein Barr antibodies still in your system. That would give you some direction with regards to treatment plans. My liver and spleen were sore as well during the mono. I wish more people had an understanding of what chronic fatigue syndrome can do to a person?? I have not done much research into new treatment options for CFS although I let my p/doc now, might help with his ongoing diagnosis?
Yes, when one is stressed...schooling etc. is a prime time for mono to attack although given your son's age, he may have a better chance at eradicating the virus.
Ya, damned herpes viruses!! When I feel a sore throat coming or extreme tiredness, I take valtrex which seems to shorten the duration.
Oh well, if it's not our kids stressing us out, as if we enjoy the added fun! I Have 2 daughters, 13 and 11 so I'm stocking up on meds, vitamins and earplugs!!!
Take care, Rick
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