Comments on: Epstein Barr symptoms – fatigue, diarrhea and nausea

By: admin

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:42:06 +0000

Hi Toni,
Sorry to hear your little girl has been ill for so long. It sounds like her adrenal glands may be involved so I would try her on some high dose magnesium, B complex, fish oils and vitamin C. The zinc and probiotics are good immune boosters so she should stay on them. An Epsom salt bath (2 cups to a hot bath before bedtime) may help her sleep. If the nausea continues a gentle liver cleanse like lemon juice in warm water daily may be beneficial. Lots of rest is of course essential.

I hope these ideas help.

Best Wishes
Elizabeth

By: Toni

Toni — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:18:24 +0000

My 12 yr old girl has had mono for 9 weeks now, the fatigue isn’t any better.. She has really bad headaches and nausea. She has been on homeopathic meds without any changes, blood work has come back better. She’s not sleeping alot She has been taking a multivitamin with Zinc, Vitamin C and probiotics. She has a good appetite and no abdominal pain. She never had a sore throat originally. She is so frustrated and stressed about being sick and not feeling well. We don’t know what else to do….

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:55:37 +0000

Hi Sara,
The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono can attack the gastrointestinal tract to cause diarrhea and stomach pains. The best approach is to go on a liquid only diet for a couple of days until it calms down. Adding some probiotics like acidophillus bacteria can also help. When your appetite returns, start back on some dry toast, white rice, pureed vegetables or stewed apple to see how you react. If your symptoms persist you may need to check with your doctor.
Elizabeth

By: mommyof2

mommyof2 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:54:43 +0000

Iwas diagnosed with mono 3days ago.ihave really really bad diarrhea nd bad sever stomach pains is that normal or wat?? Its been an ongoin thing now and iys not gtn better wat do IDO HELP

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:11:23 +0000

Hi Kelly,
Sorry your daughter has been diagnosed with mono. Nausea and stomach pain often point to liver involvement. I would try your daughter on small, frequent snacks which are low in fat and dairy. Ginger or peppermint tea as well as the probiotics can help to settle the symptoms. An 8 year old does not normally require a full liver cleanse. I would start her on half a lemon squeezed into warm water on rising plus a fresh food diet and plenty of water. If the stomach pain persists it may be worth checking to see if her spleen in swollen.
Best Wishes
Elizabeth

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:02:46 +0000

Hi Elizabeth-

My 8 yr old Daughter was diagnosed with Mono. today after 5 days of a high fever (102.5-104), cough and complaining that her stomach hurt. Before her blood work, she had abdominal x-ray (neg) and a chest x-ray which showed possible pneumonia (questionable in her upper right lobe). The Dr thought that her stomach ache was referred pain from the pneumonia. I wasn’t convinced and after pushing for blood work her Mono. test came back positive. Its been about 9 days now and her only complaint is that her stomach still hurts and gets worse as the day goes on. She has a hard time describing the feeling but says she feels “car sick” yet she is still eating pretty well. She always points to her stomach (to the left of her belly button) so I am assuming it is nausea. I discontinued the Omni-cef (she had 3 doses) and I am giving her Slippery Elm first thing in the morning then a few hours later I am giving her acidophillus/bifidus capsule, Vit D3, and 1000 mg of Vit C. I read above that she may benefit from a liver cleanse? What you recommend for a child? Thank you!

Kelly

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:03:15 +0000

Hi Eileen,
Thanks for your post. Sorry to hear your daughter is suffering with bad nausea. It is possible she has picked up mono which is affecting her liver function. I think the first priority is to get her nourished and re-hydrated. I would aim for a liquid only diet of small amounts of broths, soups, herbal teas and freshly squeezed vegetable juices. Even just small regular sips will help her body to absorb the fluid and nutrients. Dry toast or crackers, ginger tea and small amounts of lemon juice in water may also help.

If your daughter has been on antibiotics for the strep and pneumonia then it is important to replenish the healthy gastrointestinal bacteria like acidophillus and bifido bacteria in her diet. You can get these bacteria in capsules or powder form.

To boost her immunity and relieve her muscle pains she will also need to be on some essential nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, magnesium and the B complex. Rest and sleep is also essential at this stage.

I hope this information helps.

Best Wishes
Elizabeth

By: Eileen

Eileen — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:31:48 +0000

Hello,
We are so frustrated, my 12 year old daughter has such extreme nausea that she cries. 2 weeks ago she had strep (rapid came back negative) but long culture came back positive) and she had pneumonia. The cough symtoms have gotten so much better but this child has white spots on her tonsils and is so nauseous! She is light headed, muscle aches and just feels awful. An ENT automatically said that she has mono but the pediatrican is not so abt to confirm as the blood tests are not revealing that it is Mono. Another blood test was taken on Friday, it is Sunday and waiting for results. We just want an answer and want my daughter to feel better. She loves school, basketball and has not been able to participate in any activities. She sleeps in a recliner because she says that the nausea is better that way. Can you please help!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:46:45 +0000

Hi Mike,
Sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with mono. It’s not much fun having all those nasty symptoms. These acute symptoms can last for a few days to a couple of weeks. In some unusual cases they can linger for a month or more. Your best approach is bed rest
with plenty of fluids, a light diet and some immune boosting supplements to help your body fight the virus.

The virus is shed via saliva up to several months after infection. The most contagious time is in the acute phase so avoid kissing your girlfriend or sharing drinks, eating utensils, towels etc. Your girlfriend may have already had the virus. In this case she is immune from picking it up again from you.

Hope you feel better soon.
Elizabeth

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:52:54 +0000

Hello Elizabeth,

I was diagnosed with mono yesterday, but i have just about every symptom. I have vomited, had diarrhea, fatigue, sore throat, mucus, and even a rash on my arm. I was wondering when these symptoms should die down? It is making it very hard for me to go to class at full strength and my peace of mind is faltering.

Also, how long would you say I would be contagious? I have a girlfriend who i would feel terrible about passing this onto,despite the fact that she likely would have already gotten it.