Thanks for your comment. The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono is a latent virus. Once you have had the virus it can recur when you are run down or under stress.

Your symptoms of muscle aches, fatigue and poor circulation are common in cases of chronic Epstein Barr. Your doctor should be able to run Epstein Barr antibody tests that tell you if you have had Epstein Barr and if you are in an active phase. If your tests come back negative then you may have low immunity from another virus or bacteria. You may also have another condition like anaemia, allergy, low blood sugar, underactive thyroid, liver problems, sarcoidosis etc that can mimic Epstein Barr.

I would recommend you start on some natural therapies to boost your immunity and repair your adrenal glands which sound like they may be rundown. Nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, the B complex, fish oils and magnesium are a good starting point. A high protein, low carb diet, gentle
exercise, liver cleansing, stress management and plenty of rest should also be part of your plan.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know how you go.

Elizabeth

About 3 years ago, I came down with a very nasty virus including tonsiliitis. This lasted about 5 weeks. For the next year, I had frequent bouts of sore throats and was repeatedly told I had tonsillitis. These sore throats were accomopanied with extreme fatigue which made me not able to work. The anti bios never seemed to do much good. My sore throats and tiredness would come and go, but it was very dehabilitating as my social life shrank as I couldn’t cope with being too active. I was referred to the hospital for some tests on my throat. I was advised that my 3rd set of tonsils were inflammed which produced lots of mucus. FOr the last 3 years, it feels like I am constantly on a plane as my ears always pop swallowing or yawning or just in general.

The hospital advised that it should all die down in 6 months and treatment alsways had its complications.

Now reading the symptoms above, I am wondering whether I have this. I have had cold hands and feet for a while- and this is to the extremes, my lips have sometimes turned a tinge of blue. I thought it was to do with my circulation. I have also had muscle pains- in thighs and tops of shoulders mainly. Again, just thought not much of it as can live with it. But thinking about it, I have only had these things for the last couple of years. PMT is also true however I have been diagnosed with Polycystic ovaries.

I am now 29 and really need to find an answer to this and would appreciate any advice you may have. I am reluctant to go to the doctors as I dont feel I am getting anywhere

Thank you

Thanks for your post. The Epstein Barr virus that causes mono is a latent virus that can recur after the initial infection. It is possible that your daughter has experienced the side effects of mono (of which fatigue is particularly common) since childhood.

Many thyroid patients report having had mono, or recurrent Epstein Barr virus, prior to being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Epstein Barr virus has been linked to the development of autoimmune disease like autoimmune hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome, however the mechanism of how this works remains unclear.

I would recommend that your daughter, in conjunction with her doctor, starts on a natural program of a healthy diet, stress reduction, nutritional supplementation, liver cleansing and graded exercise as outlined above.

Best wishes
Elizabeth

In my opinion she never completely snapped back to her old self from the mono episode. She wasn’t as enthusiastic, motivated, or lively as before. I just couldn’t put my finger on it so to speak but things were just a bit different.

Could mono and hypothyroidism be somehow related? Could she have had mono all this time?