Jun 16 2009
Treating Mononucleosis With Acyclovir
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 dosing with Acyclovir, although sometimes it takes 6 months of continuous treatment. Patients report they feel better and there is also a decrease in antibody titers after treatment.
Other studies have shown that the drug treatment groups had decreased shedding of Epstein Barr virus from the throat. However Epstein Barr virus replication resumed when anti viral therapy was discontinued. Duration of symptoms did not differ between acyclovir and placebo groups.
If you are considering treating mononucleosis with Acyclovir, it is important to be aware of the adverse side effects. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or headache. Some people have reported hair loss from prolonged use. Others have reported dizziness, fatigue, skin rash, anorexia, leg pain, medication taste and sore throat.
From my personal experience in treating mononucleosis, I prefer to build up the immune system naturally so the body can get the virus under control itself. Sometimes the use of drugs actually covers up the reason why you are sick in the first place. If you don’t address the causes of why your immune system is impaired like stress, poor diet, malnourishment, or some other illness or condition, it is likely that the body will continue to pick up other viruses or bacteria in the long term.
Treating mononucleosis naturally is aimed at boosting the immune system with nutrients, herbs, healthy diet, stress management, lifestyle adjustments, graded exercise, restoration of normal sleep patterns and strategies to overcome the frustration, depression and social isolation that this illness so commonly causes.
These comprehensive treatments are discussed in my e-book “Natures Amazing Mono Cures”.
2 responses so far
Hi, is there literature on this. Other simple options but effective treatments to restore immune system, lower the activity, because of potential complications. Who BTW are you.
What about simple treatments such as IV drips to flush the body?
Thankyou greatly in advance
Jay
Hi Jay,
Thank you for your comment.
Fortunately there is a lot you can do with natural therapies to
help your recovery from Epstein Barr virus. My program
uses high dose nutrients, anti-inflammatory food,
anti-viral herbs, a low carb diet, graded exercise and
stress management to fight the virus and prevent relapses.
In patients who have chronic Epstein Barr, liver cleansing is often
necessary in order to clear the virus from the system. The use
of IVs (vitamin C, glutathionine, hydrogen peroxide etc) can be
helpful with patients who can’t tolerate oral supplementation or
those with deep-seated illness.
All these techniques are outlined in my e-book and have been used
with good results by many patients who I have treated over 16 years.
I have also recovered from chronic Epstein Barr myself.
With my e-book, you also get free email support for 30 days if you
need further guidance on your individual concerns.
I hope this answers your questions.
Kind Regards
Elizabeth Noble
Qualified Naturopath
Director
Wholistic Therapy Centre