Posted by Racer on August 31, 2005, at 17:31:57
In reply to mononucleosis support, posted by becksA on August 16, 2005, at 11:15:45
I got mono about the same time I started posting here. Maybe this site is infected?
Seriously, though, do go back to the doctor, because those OTC pills are hard on your liver -- which is already limping along because of the mono. You don't want any more stress on your liver right now.
As for how long it lasts, I was about as weak as a kitten for several months, and still needed a daily nap of about half the day for maybe a year and a half. Of course, I was also in my mid 30s, and I was sick enough to be in the hospital for it. For several weeks, I was too weak to swallow more than a few sips of soup -- and chewing was right out of the question.
No doubt about it, mono is horrible. It does eventually ease away, though. Good luck and I hope that easing thing happens soonest for you.
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