Comments on: Treating Mononucleosis – Skin Rash http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/ Natural treatments for mononucleosis and epstein barr virus Fri, 18 May 2012 12:06:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: admin http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-13089 admin Sun, 13 May 2012 12:04:58 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-13089 Hi Kristina, Sorry your little girl is suffering from a rash. It sounds like the antibiotics have triggered it. Yes aloe vera or paw paw ointment are worth trying. An oatmeal bath can help relieve the irritation as well. I would also look at replenishing her healthy gastrointestinal flora with some child friendly probiotics like acidophillus bacteria. Best wishes Elizabeth Hi Kristina,

Sorry your little girl is suffering from a rash. It sounds like the antibiotics have triggered it. Yes aloe vera or paw paw ointment are worth trying. An oatmeal bath can help relieve the irritation as well. I would also look at replenishing her healthy gastrointestinal flora with some child friendly probiotics like acidophillus bacteria.

Best wishes
Elizabeth

]]> By: admin http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-12412 admin Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:07:33 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-12412 Hi Judy, It sounds like your skin rash may be a viral rash caused by mono or a similar virus. It is unusual for the body to react to iodine or potassium. In the short term drink plenty of pure water, eat a fresh food diet and use a topical lotion like aloe vera or paw paw if the rash is itchy or uncomfortable. Elizabeth Hi Judy,

It sounds like your skin rash may be a viral rash caused by mono or a similar virus. It is unusual for the body to react to iodine or potassium. In the short term drink plenty of pure water, eat a fresh food diet and use a topical lotion like aloe vera or paw paw if the rash is itchy or uncomfortable.

Elizabeth

]]> By: Judy http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-12396 Judy Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:04:52 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-12396 I am being tested for mono, but of course it is Friday and the Dr. is out! I have developed a rash under my arm and breast, some of it is raised and some not. It is not painful, a little itchey. I started taking Iodine and potassium the other day, could that cause this kind of reaction? I am being tested for mono, but of course it is Friday and the Dr. is out! I have developed a rash under my arm and breast, some of it is raised and some not. It is not painful, a little itchey. I started taking Iodine and potassium the other day, could that cause this kind of reaction?

]]> By: admin http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-12316 admin Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:03:03 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-12316 Hi Donna, Sorry your daughter has been diagnosed with mono. Taking antibiotics (which will not help target the virus) can often result in a nasty skin rash. I assume the doctor has now taken her off them. The rash can last anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks in severe cases. The best approach is to do a course of acidophillus and bifido bacteria in order to replenish the healthy gastrointestinal flora, drink plenty of pure water and eat a pure food diet based on fresh vegetables and fruit. Some anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, turmeric, fish oil, raw pineapple, paw paw, zinc and vitamin C can be beneficial. To relieve the rash your daughter could try an oatmeal bath or use some soothing topical lotions like aloe vera or paw paw. Your daughter should be OK to go to school if she feels up to it. The virus is spread via saliva not the skin. Elizabeth Hi Donna,
Sorry your daughter has been diagnosed with mono. Taking antibiotics (which will not help target the virus) can often result in a nasty skin rash. I assume the doctor has now taken her off them. The rash can last anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks in severe cases. The best approach is to do a course of acidophillus and bifido bacteria in order to replenish the healthy gastrointestinal flora, drink plenty of pure water and eat a pure food diet based on fresh vegetables and fruit. Some anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, turmeric, fish oil, raw pineapple, paw paw, zinc and vitamin C can be beneficial. To relieve the rash your daughter could try an oatmeal bath or use some soothing topical lotions like aloe vera or paw paw.

Your daughter should be OK to go to school if she feels up to it. The virus is spread via saliva not the skin.

Elizabeth

]]> By: Donna http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-12298 Donna Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:35:35 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-12298 My 16 yr old was recently diagnosed with mono over a week ago. Before and during this time she has been on amoxicillin and agmentin. Two days ago she started hives and is completely covered now. She is now on prednisolone. How long should the rash last? Is there anything we can do to make her more comfortable? Also, can she still go to school with this rash? My 16 yr old was recently diagnosed with mono over a week ago. Before and during this time she has been on amoxicillin and agmentin. Two days ago she started hives and is completely covered now. She is now on prednisolone.

How long should the rash last? Is there anything we can do to make her more comfortable? Also, can she still go to school with this rash?

]]> By: admin http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-12130 admin Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:56:40 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-12130 Hi Ty, Thanks for your post. In the early stages of infection some people do find they are sensitive to sunlight. The best approach is to avoid sunlight temporarily or cover up when you go outside. Drinking plenty of water and doing some gentle liver cleansing with lemon juice in warm water on rising plus lots of fresh vegetables and fruit can help. The rash can be triggered or exacerbated by antibiotics so avoid these if possible. If you have taken them, then do a course of acidophillus and bifido bacteria in order to replenish the healthy gastrointestinal flora. If your rash prevails then I would get your doctor to do some further tests. Some diseases like sarcoidosis are worsened by sunlight. Best Wishes Elizabeth Hi Ty,

Thanks for your post. In the early stages of infection some people do find they are sensitive to sunlight. The best approach is to avoid sunlight temporarily or cover up when you go outside. Drinking plenty of water and doing some gentle liver cleansing with lemon juice in warm water on rising plus lots of fresh vegetables and fruit can help. The rash can be triggered or exacerbated by antibiotics so avoid these if possible. If you have taken them, then do a course of acidophillus and bifido bacteria in order to replenish the healthy gastrointestinal flora.

If your rash prevails then I would get your doctor to do some further tests. Some diseases like sarcoidosis are worsened by sunlight.

Best Wishes
Elizabeth

]]> By: Ty http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-12127 Ty Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:38:10 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-12127 I seem to be one of the few people who do NOT find the sun helpful like you mentioned. I've been diagnosed with mono and developed the full body rash very shortly after. However, I can't even open the blinds in my home or step outside for more than a minute or two or any part of my body exposed to the light will make the rash 10x more severe and painful. Any suggestions of something I could do to make this not so disabling? I've begun feeling better lately and feel like I can actually get some work done, but I'm scared to step outside because of the rash and it's sensitivity to sunlight. Thanks for the help! I seem to be one of the few people who do NOT find the sun helpful like you mentioned.
I’ve been diagnosed with mono and developed the full body rash very shortly after.
However, I can’t even open the blinds in my home or step outside for more than a minute or two or any part of my body exposed to the light will make the rash 10x more severe and painful.
Any suggestions of something I could do to make this not so disabling? I’ve begun feeling better lately and feel like I can actually get some work done, but I’m scared to step outside because of the rash and it’s sensitivity to sunlight.
Thanks for the help!

]]> By: admin http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-11369 admin Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:07:53 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-11369 Hi Stephanie, Hope your little girl is feeling a bit better. If her symptoms are still with her then it is likely to be a persistent virus like mono. If it is a simple cold or flu virus then she should be improving by now. If you are still concerned the only way to find out is through a blood test. It is good that you have her on a multvitamin and probiotics. If she is still showing acute symptoms then I would be adding some extra vitamin C and zinc. The anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, turmeric, garlic, onion, raw pineapple and fish oils are excellent. The spices can be disguised in a stir fry or a soup or sauce. Best Wishes Elizabeth Hi Stephanie,

Hope your little girl is feeling a bit better. If her symptoms are still with her then it is likely to be a persistent virus like mono. If it is a simple cold or flu virus then she should be improving by now. If you are still concerned the only way to find out is through a blood test.

It is good that you have her on a multvitamin and probiotics. If she is still showing acute symptoms then I would be adding some extra vitamin C and zinc. The anti-inflammatory foods like ginger, turmeric, garlic, onion, raw pineapple and fish oils are excellent. The spices can be disguised in a stir fry or a soup or sauce.

Best Wishes
Elizabeth

]]> By: Stephanie http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-11301 Stephanie Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:52 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-11301 Not confirmed Mono, but my 4 yr old daughter has been onslotted with a virus for the last week, Ear Ache, sore neck (glands behind left ear swollen) aching legs, fever, fatigue. We started amoxicillin on Friday night and she broke out in a rash on Sunday night. Amoxicillin was stopped. We are 2 days fever free, but rash persists and now eyes are swollen and she is being treated for pink eye. Still not herself, though appetite is improving. She takes a multi vitamin and a probiotic. Any other suggestions for the ginger, etc in a 4 yr old (35 #) whether it is mono or just a general virus? Thank you so much! Thank you so much! A concerned momma!!! Not confirmed Mono, but my 4 yr old daughter has been onslotted with a virus for the last week, Ear Ache, sore neck (glands behind left ear swollen) aching legs, fever, fatigue. We started amoxicillin on Friday night and she broke out in a rash on Sunday night. Amoxicillin was stopped. We are 2 days fever free, but rash persists and now eyes are swollen and she is being treated for pink eye. Still not herself, though appetite is improving. She takes a multi vitamin and a probiotic. Any other suggestions for the ginger, etc in a 4 yr old (35 #) whether it is mono or just a general virus? Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!
A concerned momma!!!

]]> By: admin http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/natural-treatments/treating-mononucleosis-skin-rash/comment-page-1/#comment-11284 admin Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:19:49 +0000 http://www-epsteinbarrvirus.com/blog/?p=108#comment-11284 Hi Jo, The skin rash with mono is normally seen in the acute, initial stage of the infection and wears off within a couple of weeks. In some people the rash can appear after antibiotics, particularly if the virus is still active. I would recommend your sister gets off any antibiotics, replenishs her gastrointestinal flora with some probiotics and eats a pure, fresh food diet. The use of a topical cream like calendula or aloe vera may be helpful. Elizabeth Hi Jo,

The skin rash with mono is normally seen in the acute, initial stage of the infection and wears off within a couple of weeks. In some people the rash can appear after antibiotics, particularly if the virus is still active. I would recommend your sister gets off any antibiotics, replenishs her gastrointestinal flora with some probiotics and eats a pure, fresh food diet. The use of a topical cream like calendula or aloe vera may be helpful.

Elizabeth

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