Glandular Fever?

Question:

I was told after having a blood test i had a glandular fever in November, i was signed off work for 2 weeks as i didnt have the energy to do anything, all i wanted to do was sleep. It seemed to be fine with every now and then i would get aches in my glands particularly my upper arms. I feel so drained and ended up going back to the doctors who advise me to take painkillers every 4 hours, but its now August (obviously i only took the painkiller when i needed too) and i am still suffering now is this right? All i want to do is sleep and its making me so miserable and making my job very difficult to do. Thanks

Answers:
Mono can stick around for several weeks. In very rare cases it can become chronic. Since you say it began in November it should be long gone by now. Consider getting a second opinion.

my school friend has glandular fever and it has lasted for a couple of months and can last weeks, months and even up to years! she only comes into school for 2 hours and then leaves due to lack of energy and general fatigue.
its perfectly normal to have it for a long time...perhaps reserach it in a book on the net

This does sound like a fair while, but I had it a few years ago and it does take months to get better and at least a year (maybe more) to get out of your system. As once it's gone, if you get run done again you can get it back. The only way to get better though is to make sure you rest plenty and dont over do it or you'll never get better. The pain will be from having swollen glands which is what glandular fever is, so this is normal. you shouldn't really be taking painkillers for this length of time (even if taken correctly) as it damages your nervous system. Personally I would go back to the doctor and have another check up, maybe even get another opinion as if you have been resting there may be more you can do to speed up your recovery. Make sure you're eating a good diey and are getting plenty of sleep too.

I had GF in my late teens,(hang on i think i was 14 ish?? and yep smoked back then) it does knock you about, i dont remember how long it lasted but i had it bad! it's the only time in my life i packed up smoking!!
My groin glands were the worst and i had pain trying to stand up!! I could not have worked with my pains, but then again before anyone says i'm a man (lol)

My daughter had glandular fever when she was 10 - she never seemed to get any better and was often quite ill with exhaustion, aches and pains and a myriad of symptoms. It took 4 yrs for the GP to send her for tests and after exhausting everything they could think of she was diagnosed with M.E. (chronic fatigue syndrome). Then they told me that patients with M.E. often start with glandular fever! Thankfully now, at 16, she's finally getting better but its been a long haul. I would suggest that you go to see your Doc and tell him you'd like to be tested as its a process of ellimination for M.E. There is no actual test FOR it. If you have problems or you feel down you can e-mail me if you like and hopefully I can gve you advice. Hopefully its just the glandular fever hanging around but if you do develop M.E you'll need a lot of support. Best of luck hun. xxx

HI Gemma

I had glandular fever (mononeucleosis) last August/September, and it lasted for the whole of the 2 months, which is apparently the norm. My doctor said there was nothing she could give me, you just have to ride it out.

Be aware, though, that it can last in your system for up to 18 months afterwards, which means that you can pass it on at any time during this period - I gave it to my husband this April. The likelyhood of the carrier getting it again is very low, thank goodness!

If you've had this type of condition since November 2006, then I would suggest that it's NOT glandular fever, and you need to get checked out for other possibilities.

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