Jun
30
2009
If you have a skin rash during a bout of Epstein Barr or mono, it is important to determine the cause of the rash. It is possible that the rash is a post viral rash or it can due to an allergy or intolerance to medication or food. Let’s have a look at the common [...]
Tags: mono skin rash, mono treatment, mononucleosis rash, mononucleosis skin rash, treating mono, treating mononucleosis
Jun
23
2009
If you are recovering from chronic mono, it can be easy to put your tiredness down to post-viral fatigue. However it is important that you rule out other causes like an underactive thyroid which may be contributing to your condition.
What is your thyroid gland?
Your thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland at the front of your [...]
Tags: chronic mono, chronic mono thyroid, chronic mononucleosis, mono thyroid
Jun
16
2009
Many of my patients ask my opinion on the use of the drug Acyclovir for treating mononucleosis or Epstein Barr virus. Acyclovir inhibits the replication of herpes viruses inside cells. The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono or glandular fever is a member of the herpes family.
Some studies show that patients with mono improve after [...]
Tags: mononucleosis, mononucleosis acyclovir, mononucleosis drugs, treating mononucleosis
Jun
09
2009
In the initial acute stage of mono, it is common to lose weight. This can be due to a poor appetite, nausea or loss of muscle tone due to bed rest. Mononucleosis treatment should be focused on resting the body and boosting the immune system in order to fight the virus.
After the acute stage of [...]
Tags: mononucleosis treatment, mononucleosis weight, mononucleosis weight gain, mononucleosis weight loss
Jun
02
2009
The Epstein Barr virus that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever can affect both the heart muscle (myocarditis) and the membrane around the heart (pericarditis). Treating Epstein Barr virus and heart complications, requires careful monitoring from your doctor or health professional.
Myocarditis and pericarditis are both inflammatory states, so symptoms can include fluid buildup, pain, discomfort, shortness [...]
Tags: Epstein Barr heart, Epstein Barr myocarditis, Epstein Barr pericarditis, Epstein Barr virus heart, treating Epstein Barr, treating Epstein Barr virus