Home Remedies.... Mono?

[Mayk]

So... I've heard rest and fluids and B12.. Doing all those.... About 8 days in and still very tired.
Completely open to ideas and suggestions.....please.....

 

[Skippy123]

Mayk, I think rest and fluids is the best thing you can do. Rest heals your body; I got it at 21, didn't know I had it, super exhausted and then tested positive for it. I hope you feel better soon. hugs

 

[Mayk]

Mayk, I think rest and fluids is the best thing you can do. Rest heals your body; I got it at 21, didn't know I had it, super exhausted and then tested positive for it. I hope you feel better soon. hugs

Thanks Skippy... I'm getting cabin fever... In between the long naps.... I've read every post in SMTB and every page of Ruby Lane.... I guess I'll do Lang after my next nap....

 

[Skippy123]

Mayk, I think rest and fluids is the best thing you can do. Rest heals your body; I got it at 21, didn't know I had it, super exhausted and then tested positive for it. I hope you feel better soon. hugs

Thanks Skippy... I'm getting cabin fever... In between the long naps.... I've read every post in SMTB and every page of Ruby Lane.... I guess I'll do Lang after my next nap....

awww sorry


eta: I like Dr. Weil and this was these are his thoughts on mono http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA52679

I didn't realize it was caused by Epstein Barr?!

 

[Enerchi]

Sleep, fluids, inactivity, loaded credit card, active eBay account, computer access... A few calls and clicks of the mouse and you should be fine in no time!!!

Side note: not posting purchases on PS will induce a relapse.

Since I'm a nurse, you can count on this info as fact!

 

[Mayk]

Sleep, fluids, inactivity, loaded credit card, active eBay account, computer access... A few calls and clicks of the mouse and you should be fine in no time!!!

Side note: not posting purchases on PS will induce a relapse.

Since I'm a nurse, you can count on this info as fact!

I can always count on you to be a bad influence! I can't be on ebay... I just bought airfare and show tickets for Vegas... Not to mention smashed a ring that is in intensive care .... I'm broke but I'm gonna have fun when I get to Vegas!

 

[Enerchi]

Just put things on hold and "reserve"!!! It's very devilish, but could be amusing for an afternoon!



Oh, I'm in a feisty mood!

 

[Mayk]

My caregiver.... He's not complaining about all the sleeping.

 

[Enerchi]

Dedicated to his mom! Watching out for you at every noise and squeak! This is high alert right?

 

[Mayk]

Dedicated to his mom! Watching out for you at every noise and squeak! This is high alert right?

Oh yes on guard....

 

[ame]

So... I've heard rest and fluids and B12.. Doing all those.... About 8 days in and still very tired.
Completely open to ideas and suggestions.....please.....

SLEEP. Sleep was what helped. I had it over finals week in Sophomore year of HS, and then again in College and sleeping was the best for me. Every time I get run down it kinda sneaks back up.

 

[JewelFreak]

Mayk, I'm glad you have your guard cat with you. On edge all the time, I see. Rest, look at lots more bling, & get well for Vegas!!

--- Laurie

 

[mary poppins]

As others have said, rest and fluids until it runs its course. Good thing you have a little buddy there to keep you company. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[ame]

Sleep, fluids, inactivity, loaded credit card, active eBay account, computer access... A few calls and clicks of the mouse and you should be fine in no time!!!

Side note: not posting purchases on PS will induce a relapse.

Since I'm a nurse, you can count on this info as fact!

 

[minousbijoux]

Mayk: I truly am sorry you are not feeling well, but you and Enerchi crack me up - she from the nurse's perspective (...access to ebay, availability of credit card) and you with your caregiver being on high alert. He looks like he wants you to turn out the lights, lol!

 

[junebug17]

Sleep, fluids, inactivity, loaded credit card, active eBay account, computer access... A few calls and clicks of the mouse and you should be fine in no time!!!

Side note: not posting purchases on PS will induce a relapse.

Since I'm a nurse, you can count on this info as fact!

You know Mayk, it really isn't a good idea to ignore sound medical advice - and after all, Enerchi is a professional

So sorry you're under the weather, I hope you feel better very soon - and I love your kitty!

 

[monarch64]

Rest, rest, and more rest (hopefully most of this rest is in the form of actual sleep.) I had it when I was 14, but I came down with strep throat in the midst of it and had to be hospitalized for 3 days because my throat swelled so much that I was unable to swallow! After i.v. meds, demerol, and 72 hours of almost continuous sleep I was released. It was probably about six weeks until I was completely recovered. I missed about 10 days of school that year, much to my dismay because it ruined my perfect attendance record!

I hope you are on the mend soon. But really, take the rest thing seriously.

 

[distracts]

I really don't know. I had a particularly bad case of it and had to take a semester off college and move home. My throat was so swollen I was on the smoothie/milkshake diet for a month. I slept basically two and a half months. Mono is the wooooooooooooorst.

 

[iLander]

Are you sure it's mono?

I think it's this year's version of the flu. Our whole household had it; DD, DH and I. It started as a sore throat and it went to exhaustion/sleeping for three solid weeks. Four weeks for DH because his became pneumonia. We were just SOOOOO tired, slept most of the day, couldn't leave the house for even a short time. Towards the end, we'd go out for an hour, then come home exhausted. Luckily, DD kicked it first and she was able to bring food.

The only thing that helped was massive amounts of protein; chicken, fish, burgers. They provided a tiny bit of energy. Lots of Ramen for the scratchy throats. But SOOOO exhausted.

Maybe it's just the flu that we had. Do you have painful, swollen glands? If not, might not be mono. Our Dr said everyone in town had it, and it's the worst he's seen in years.

 

[Mayk]

Are you sure it's mono?

I think it's this year's version of the flu. Our whole household had it; DD, DH and I. It started as a sore throat and it went to exhaustion/sleeping for three solid weeks. Four weeks for DH because his became pneumonia. We were just SOOOOO tired, slept most of the day, couldn't leave the house for even a short time. Towards the end, we'd go out for an hour, then come home exhausted. Luckily, DD kicked it first and she was able to bring food.

The only thing that helped was massive amounts of protein; chicken, fish, burgers. They provided a tiny bit of energy. Lots of Ramen for the scratchy throats. But SOOOO exhausted.

Maybe it's just the flu that we had. Do you have painful, swollen glands? If not, might not be mono. Our Dr said everyone in town had it, and it's the worst he's seen in years.

I WISH! Blood test.... Came back positive. I hear there can be false positives so just in case... I would be so happy for a false positive.

Nine days and I did get up for a couple hours this morning and moved around the house... Back in bed but I have to say I'm not feeling as exhausted as I have the past couple of days. But I do still have my sore throat. It seems to be here for the long haul.

 

[zoebartlett]

I can't give you any recommendations, MayK, but I hope you feel better soon!

 

[ksinger]

Mayk, sorry to have to say it, but there is pretty much nothing for it except rest and proper nutrition

I got it when I was 31 - I accidentally drank out of the wrong glass at a party. Bit of advice, when in doubt, DON'T. But anyway, I had it for 6 weeks, 4 of which I was completely down. My world got very small indeed, and this was before the internet.

After the first 5 days or so, I woke to one day where I felt less awful, so I though, I'm getting better, and I NEED to get back to work, so I got ready and went in. My co-workers took one look at me and said, "Go home. Go home NOW." So I did, and when I took an unvarnished look in the mirror it was like OMG. Every lymph node on my head was swollen up. I looked like I had marbles all around the edges of my face and neck. Finally, the doctor - who had not properly diagnosed me at first and had given me antibiotics and booted me out the door - figured out that those weren't working (I knew it sooner and called the office to tell them that, but you know doctors' offices: they didn't believe me. I guess they think patients are all morons and don't know squat about their own bodies, but I digress) tested me and voila! Mono! I was never in the hospital, but I got an enlarged spleen - felt like a giant softball banging up against my ribs - and the soles of my hands and feet itched until I thought I'd go mad. Yeah, it was great fun.

After the 4 weeks of watching lots of TV, cross stitching, and reading (my only outings were to the bookstore to replenish books - I think I read 2 trilogies) I started to feel better. The doctor warned me that if I pushed too hard I would relapse. I pretty much pooh-poohed him to his face, and he said, "OK, do what you want, but I warned you." So off to work I went, feeling pretty good....until noon rolled around and it was like a giant had had slammed me to the ground. So I conceded defeat and took the doc's advice and only did the 1/2 day for 2 weeks. I'd go home at noon and sleep pretty much until the next day.

So, all that is to say that you will resolve it on your body's own schedule, so settle in and prepare to be patient and really really bored. It's the nature of the beast. And DO NOT push when you start feeling better, or you really WILL relapse.

I hope you get over it soon. Take care of yourself and be sure and eat well. That's about the best thing you can do. If you have someone who can cook for you, now is the time to call in the favor. Ramen and/or Campbells won't cut it...

 

[Mayk]

Mayk, sorry to have to say it, but there is pretty much nothing for it except rest and proper nutrition

I got it when I was 31 - I accidentally drank out of the wrong glass at a party. Bit of advice, when in doubt, DON'T. But anyway, I had it for 6 weeks, 4 of which I was completely down. My world got very small indeed, and this was before the internet.

After the first 5 days or so, I woke to one day where I felt less awful, so I though, I'm getting better, and I NEED to get back to work, so I got ready and went in. My co-workers took one look at me and said, "Go home. Go home NOW." So I did, and when I took an unvarnished look in the mirror it was like OMG. Every lymph node on my head was swollen up. I looked like I had marbles all around the edges of my face and neck. Finally, the doctor - who had not properly diagnosed me at first and had given me antibiotics and booted me out the door - figured out that those weren't working (I knew it sooner and called the office to tell them that, but you know doctors' offices: they didn't believe me. I guess they think patients are all morons and don't know squat about their own bodies, but I digress) tested me and voila! Mono! I was never in the hospital, but I got an enlarged spleen - felt like a giant softball banging up against my ribs - and the soles of my hands and feet itched until I thought I'd go mad. Yeah, it was great fun.

After the 4 weeks of watching lots of TV, cross stitching, and reading (my only outings were to the bookstore to replenish books - I think I read 2 trilogies) I started to feel better. The doctor warned me that if I pushed too hard I would relapse. I pretty much pooh-poohed him to his face, and he said, "OK, do what you want, but I warned you." So off to work I went, feeling pretty good....until noon rolled around and it was like a giant had had slammed me to the ground. So I conceded defeat and took the doc's advice and only did the 1/2 day for 2 weeks. I'd go home at noon and sleep pretty much until the next day.

So, all that is to say that you will resolve it on your body's own schedule, so settle in and prepare to be patient and really really bored. It's the nature of the beast. And DO NOT push when you start feeling better, or you really WILL relapse.

I hope you get over it soon. Take care of yourself and be sure and eat well. That's about the best thing you can do. If you have someone who can cook for you, now is the time to call in the favor. Ramen and/or Campbells won't cut it...

Thanks...great advice! Blood test on Thursday showed normal liver function. He's testing me again on Wednesday.... Hoping to dodge the spleen and liver issues.

Bijoux...that Enerichi... She's a mess!

 

[Skippy123]

how are you feeling? I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Mayk]

how are you feeling? I hope you feel better soon!

A little stronger Skippy. I've ventured about the house twice today but after an hour or so I head back to bed to catch my breath. But today is better than Wednesday...they Saturday... I'm going to take all the advice and go easy. Working from home all week so I car rotate from my desk to bed.... The advantages of a hoe office. Thanks for asking!

 

[Skippy123]

how are you feeling? I hope you feel better soon!

A little stronger Skippy. I've ventured about the house twice today but after an hour or so I head back to bed to catch my breath. But today is better than Wednesday...they Saturday... I'm going to take all the advice and go easy. Working from home all week so I car rotate from my desk to bed.... The advantages of a hoe office. Thanks for asking!

oh good, sending healing/take care vibes/prayers your way! hugs!

 

[junebug17]

Glad to hear you notice a slight improvement Mayk - continue getting plenty of rest and take good care of yourself - feel better soon!

 

[iLander]

I WISH! Blood test.... Came back positive. I hear there can be false positives so just in case... I would be so happy for a false positive.

Nine days and I did get up for a couple hours this morning and moved around the house... Back in bed but I have to say I'm not feeling as exhausted as I have the past couple of days. But I do still have my sore throat. It seems to be here for the long haul.

Oh, my god, you poor thing! How awful. Did you try a warm salt water gargle on the throat? It really does work.

We didn't get any blood tests, I wonder if we had mono?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh, so sorry to hear this! I had it in college like some of the others. I was falling asleep in my 8:00 class and I can't imagine what that professor must have thought! I was really sick for a week and then resumed classes and was much better after about a month.

But I have had a sore throat for about a month. And it isn't bad enough to be concerned about strep or anything, but it isn't usual for me. It has been a really long time, but I don't remember a sore throat with mono.

Glad you can work from home! Feel better SOON!!!!

 

[webdiva]

Oh no! I hope it resolves soon! Your nurse is super cute!