What is MONO? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments

[@jeremybriskin6431]

I’ve had mono for about a week now, and the worst symptom is definitely the sore throat. I cannot eat or drink without intense pain in my throat, and no matter what medicine I take, the pain has not let up one bit.

[@nyyankees4296]

It’s awful

[@jdcruzo]

been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday.

[@mello._.clouds7799]

100% agree. My tonsils were extremely swollen and swallowing, breathing, sleeping, eating, talking, and just opening my mouth a little was super painful. And even when I was able to take pain meds and get them down my throat, they didn’t always work everytime I took them. Definitely feel for you, hope it gets better

[@fabiolav3588]

I agree, sometimes what would help me eat was taking a spoon of honey with lemon. It soothes the throat. Try it!

[@zaraanikkaliston2344]

Go fasting authophagy it hepls and take colustrom supplement and probiotic i get better if i get fasting anf take probiotic

[@jessehawkes1298]

I came down with mono and it was the sickest I’ve ever been. Couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, my throat swelled up, I was sicker than hell. It was awful. I still get easily fatigued

[@TinyMedicine]

Relatable! The fatigue will disappear gradually.

[@ruthless_tv6323]

I’m sick with it right now. I’m an 18 year old healthy male and I have no idea what to do about the fatigue. Almost everything else has gone away now and I have had it for almost 2 weeks. When will I be myself again?

[@jessehawkes1298]

@@ruthless_tv6323 you’ll probably be totally normal in another week or two. Took me about that long

[@onetothree228]

@@ruthless_tv6323 is fatigue still there?

[@ruthless_tv6323]

@@onetothree228 hey, honestly I feel like I’m back to normal now. No more fatigue issues but my spleen is still enlarged

[@katinabotten]

I currently have MONO and it’s 4 weeks into having a sore-burning throat, chills, sweating, not eating much, insane fatigue, difficulty in swollowing. I thought I had throat cancer, that’s how bad my throat hurt. Upon my second visit to the AER I was tested for MONO and came back positive (8)-days ago. I never ran a fever with this, I never had swollen lymph nodes, I never had a rash. Also, I am 61 years old, live by myself and have my groceries delivered to me. I don’t know where I got this MONO from. February 16, 2023- present which is March 15, 2023.

[@rubymonroy2553]

Is there a cure for it ? Did you get prescribed antibiotics to treat it?

[@christhornton1433]

@@rubymonroy2553Unfortunately, the main medicine for Mono is time. Since Mono is a viral infection, antibiotics will not help. You would use antibiotics (ex; Amoxicillin) for a bacterial infection like strep throat. The tricky thing is that these two infections can look similar but are very different.

[@tiger3249]

​@rubymonroy2553 well, she's clearly dead.

[@Hannah-rr7gn]

@@rubymonroy2553there are no antibiotics for it because it’s a viral infection

[@VixenTM]

What a great display and explanation! When I got rushed to the hospital because of extreme jaundice back in January, doctors thought I had leukemia or anemia, but after 5 days of research I had hepatosplenomegaly as a result of mono. Never expected to be so happy to hear I "just" had mono, although the months so far have been difficult enough.

[@TinyMedicine]

Wow! Your spleen must have got so big to produce hemolysis of that degree (to cause jaundice)

[@VixenTM]

@@TinyMedicine Indeed, doctors told me it was 21 cm in length at its largest. Luckily doing pretty well now. Hopefully you do as well!

[@averagestudent4358]

Help me how you treated it,mine is getting bigger

[@VixenTM]

​@@averagestudent4358 Contact your doctors if you do have sharp pain, as it is necessary to make sure there is no tearing of the spleen. Otherwise, there isnt much you can do except for rest and drink enough water. Best of luck to you!

[@averagestudent4358]

@@VixenTM Mine is already told as splenomegaly,but they don't know if it is due to mono. You had blood work for it,or you got info from the internet to do the test or hospital itself suggested for the blood work? How did you find it was due to mono?

[@TessYoung-g4g]

Wow I’m so glad I came to the comments section, it feels like our own little support group. I definitely have mono. I’ve had swollen lymph nodes and fatigue for about 2 months that finally turned into a full blown, bed-ridden illness. Fever, excruciating pain in the throat, chills, aches, the whole nine yards. Doctors misdiagnosed it as strep and I took antibiotics which of course didn’t work. The worst of it seems to be over, but I wonder when my appetite and energy will return. Some of the folks on here have such horrific complications, I’m terrified. I miss having energy the most, I haven’t felt “energized and healthy” for months, really. I want to be proactive. Anti-virals don’t seem to be a solution, but what about other supplements? Steroids? Any exercises? Lymphatic massages? I simply cannot let this take over my life. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@andrewdarland8600]

Just tested positive. I’m on day 6 😭 sore throat is the WORST symptom I can’t even swallow my own saliva without wanting to cry. I got numbing cough drops that help a little bit. As long as the sore throat goes away I am okkkk with the rest

[@andrewdarland8600]

4 years ago I pushed my friends head into a water fountain at school jokingly. And she caught mono. And the same friend is the one who passed it to me rn. 😭 hers reactivated about 1 month ago so now me and their partner have it

[@jaydenwark]

Hey there, I was found to have had mononucleosis pretty recently after a month of being pretty sick. I only ever had a minor sore throat but the worst thing was the brain fog and fatigue. As someone who's always super energetic and motivated, this really took a toll on my mental health specifically anxiety. Everyday I'm kinda freaking out cuz the severe fatigue has almost been there for 2 months. I do want to say that it has improved a bit, but hearing stories about chronic fatigue syndrome or people having this for years has scared me. I'm only 17 and I'm aware it's a bit irrational but is this normal and am I most likely gonna be okay?

[@TinyMedicine]

It will pass away. I too remember having fatigue for a few months following Mono. (took about 6 months for me)

[@miltoncat]

My doctor flat out told me I had to be patient, that I could be “off” for a few months.

[@jaydenwark]

@@TinyMedicine Hey there, I want to really thank you for replying. It really helped my anxiety a lot with how long this fatigue has been going on. My brain fog and fatigue severity has been going up and down a lot so it's really hard to tell if it's improving much although today is a really good day compared to yesterday. Hearing you say that it lasted 6 months for you honestly calmed me down with thoughts of "what if it doesn't go away" and "I might get chronic fatigue syndrome" which I'm aware is irrational still but my brain is very strange haha. Anyways, thank you so much.

[@bobbylight8618]

@@jaydenwark are u better now g ?

[@jaydenwark]

​@Bobby Light Hey there, I apologize for not responding to you for literally 4 months, I really didn't want to for a while cause If I'm being honest, it hasn't gotten better and I didn't want to stress out anyone or be overdramatic. Tomorrow will be 1 year since I've gotten sick and I'm still dealing with incredibly intense brain fog and tiredness. I can barely think, I can't go outside often due to light sensitivity, focusing on basic tasks like cooking and reading requires a lot of effort on bad days. I'm also always absent from school. I went from getting an award in English Language Arts to barely even graduating. And the worst part is: I barely get any sympathy from people that I'm not SUPER close with (including teachers). "That's not a real thing" is something I've heard on two occasions after I mentioned Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Most people assume I'm being lazy or that I'm depressed. I have tons of motivation to do so much, but can do so little. Even after everything, I'm still able to lot with my music career from just from pure passion alone :). Thankfully, my symptoms aren't physical, just cognitive. I 100 percent would never say that THIS ruined my life.....but it sucked out a majority of the joy from it.

[@bink3525]

I just got it and if I swallow at all it makes me tear up. So that means I can’t eat or drink. The only time I swallow is with the medicine. Overall it’s the worst pain I’ve ever felt.

[@TinyMedicine]

Agreed! I too had a really hard time with the sore-throat. Hope you'll recover soon.

[@asias.8770]

wow i thought i had cancer too and they took my blood and said i have mono 😂😂😂

[@TinyMedicine]

Same with me! Was so relieved to know it was MONO and not cancer.

[@DawnLoki]

Same I thought I had cancer from smoking weed

[@crazyrabbitbob]

Me too

[@Jenisonc]

I got the same results today. Whew.

[@jlocano4663]

Yo también pero ahora no se que es peor los dos tienen síntomas parecidos

[@outdoorswithclay]

I just had Strep throat last week and now I’m having mono for the first time at 20 and it’s horrible! The tonsil stones are insane and the pain in my throat has literally caused me to punch a hole through one of my doors! As someone who typically eat a lot of food, I now struggle to even get my spit or water down, much less even soft food! The things I would do to have the crispiest chicken sandwich or juicy burger right now would be insane! So far, I’ve noticed hydration, using ibuprofen only for reducing swelling and Tylenol for the pain helps a lot and is better on the liver and kidneys to alternate, honey or green tea and honey has been insanely helpful, and warm soft food like oatmeal! I still can’t get rid of these massive tonsil stones though, which I can absolutely feel! I’ve tried q-tips with a some water on them, and I even bought a water pick and it only gets the really tiny pieces out! Warm salt water helps severely with the relief though! Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Good luck to everyone else!

[@bf3noobkiller1]

Just left the hospital from having hepatitis due to glandular fever. This video explained EXACTLY the symptoms I had for two weeks.

[@carolineelizabeth9125]

I just got diagnosed with mono today. Now tonight I remembered that I have a bump on the lower back of my head that I thought was a bug bite. It’s been around for about the same amount of times as symptoms. I was like “great I have mono AND cancer.” I feel better now because I think it’s in the same place as the occipital lymph node. Definitely going to the dr to check though!

[@Thepaokiftw4]

Same here just got diagnosed today! Best of luck to you

[@carolineelizabeth9125]

@@Thepaokiftw4 thank you! Same to you! Sorry to hear that. In a weird way I’m glad I’m not the only one currently dealing with it

[@tiffanywilliams3019]

Wow I have this same bump

[@carolineelizabeth9125]

@@tiffanywilliams3019 I went to the doctor and they said it was either a sebaceous cyst or a deeper lymph node. They said it didn’t feel like a lymph node because they can’t feel the rest of the lymph node. But it came around the same time I developed symptoms of mono so I’m 90% sure its a lymph node!

[@TinyMedicine]

Ultrasound scan?

[@markopetrovikk]

I jus wanna say I LOVE GOD SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME PASS THRU THIS DISEASE WITHOUT ANY SYMPTOMS

[@NotUrFavToonz]

Lucky, very very very lucky

[@karlvictorhenriksson8968]

I got diagnosed with mono back in april and i still have a fever that will come and go down and it have been about two months, and I also used to have really swollen lymph nodes in my groins and they would hurt a bit. Now the swelling have gone down but I can still feel a ”bumb”. Watching this made me ease my mind a bit because i was really worried about lymphoma because I haven’t had any throat symtoms at all.

[@TinyMedicine]

I know that fear of uncertainty. Glad it was mono, and not lymphoma

[@SketchFrecks]

What other symptoms did you have? I've got a mild fever that's been here for almost 3 weeks.. :( How long did it take for you to recover?

[@gillders3370]

I had this almost 30yrs ago. Still remember it felt like glass in my throat. But it was the exhaustion…. My appetite went completely and I lost so much weight, a lot of my hair fell out. When I finally wanted to eat, everything tasted weird. I have never been the same since. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and PoTS, awaiting MS MRI results. EBV is the worst thing that ever happened to me. I’m now 49.

[@Skibbidychingching]

literally got this now and I don't think I've ever been more sick it feels like it's getting worse and worse my head feels like its going to explode my stomach wants to leave my body I havent eaten in days my throat is so sore it's hard to drink. The hospital told me to just chill and drink water but this is one of the worst pains I've had, I want to die. Or at least be put in a coma until its over lol I can't deal with it anymore I can't even move.

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@gobirds6181]

same bro

[@calvinonmc]

@@gobirds6181 u better now?

[@dylankelly9462]

When I had this thank god it only lasted two months. They thought I had strep throat and prescribed antibiotics… I developed this ungodly rash, I would never wish pain like this for anyone. Whoever’s recovering atm, I wish you luck, drink plenty of water and wait for your body to fight the bastard off.

[@alanamaki3241]

hey man how are you feeling, today has been my first day of feeling the effects of sore throat, lumps have been there for the past week, but I feel fatigued, any tips for a 20 year old male who's been playing sports he's whole life, anything would help thank you

[@dylankelly9462]

@@alanamaki3241 I'm feeling back to normal and energy levels are back :) Occasionally I feel quite fatigued but not anything to worry about. I got it quite bad I'm 20 aswell and it's quite disheartening to not be as active as normal but plenty of rest and water :) Let your body do what it's gotta do and you'll be fit and healthy in no time :) Good luck dude :))

[@alanamaki3241]

@@dylankelly9462 Glad to hear your going well, thank you I really appreciate the tip brotha felt so alone in this rlly hope it goes away soon, also do you know on average maybe an idea of how long the lumps stay for?

[@rohanchawla2129]

I had the worst time with this disease. Infact I'm 21 yrs old and the first time in my life I got hospitalized was because of this damn disease. I stayed there for a complete week. It's just that I had 2 major symptoms: fever ranging between 102, 103 and worst worst throat pain in my life. I wasn't even able to open my mouth for talking, forget about eating or swallowing and this continued for like 2 days even when i was hospitalized but thank the doctors I was diagnosed after 2 weeks of symptoms and took medicines and IV injections. Now, I'm much much better with no fever or throat pain. It's just the my spleen and liver are enlarged amd that's pretty nrml in this infection. So If someone is suffering from this disease just mentally prepare yourself for excruciating pain in your throat and it will probably last for like 2 weeks and don't skip your medicines and one tip that do your garles daily atleast 3 times or 4 times that will significantly reduce the pain. I wish you speedy recovery ❤

[@aayushigoel181]

I am having this for 5months now. Still the same. 0 improvement. I don’t know its only mono or i am fighting something else with it. I have swollen lymph nodes which don’t wanna go away, neck and shoulder pain with swollen arms and hands.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

EBV infection can affect a person's blood and bone marrow. The virus can cause the body to produce an excessive number of white blood cells called lymphocytes (lymphocytosis). EBV can also weaken the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight infection.👍

[@dylanmorales4268]

Hey guys I was diagnosed with mono/ebv about 6 months ago and I still symptoms. They gotten slightly better. I haven’t had any normal symptoms. I have only had strange debilitating headaches and now I’m starting to just feel very sick. Let me know if anyone else had experienced this or knows about it.

[@TinyMedicine]

I had symptoms (Chronic Fatigue syndrome) for like one year after Mono. What symptoms are you having?

[@kendalbucasas2994]

I have had mono for 6 months. Hasn’t gotten better almost at all. My symptoms now are extreme fatigue, and bad body aches/pain. It’s been hell. Not sure if you can relate. It feels nice to know someone else is struggling for so long- my doctor told me i shouldn’t still be this bad but I’ve heard it can be hell for a year.

[@kendalbucasas2994]

I still have swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat too.

[@lilrewb4646]

@@kendalbucasas2994 did it go away?

[@kendalbucasas2994]

@@lilrewb4646 nope. Still very sick. Been almost a year and a half.

[@livdaren7307]

I got swollen lymph node and a rash for about a week then after started feeling sick and throwing up then for the next two weeks developed really swollen tonsills and white patches all over along with a temperature and hot and cold flushes amd extreme tiredness for about 3/4 weeks but got diagnosed with tonsillitis by one look in my throat but ive had tonsillitis and this was way worse

[@TinyMedicine]

Yes. Unfortunately Mono mimics bacterial tonsillitis and tends to be misdiagnosed. I understand your frustrations. In my case, lymphoma was the initial suspect.

[@user-ce4ru1vs2i]

Is there any medication which can treat fatigue and headache? Today I tested for mononucleosis and got positive result. I’m very depressed and thinking of committing suicide.

[@feelz114]

@@user-ce4ru1vs2ihey u ok?

[@DarkShock91]

Is it possible to get mono and never know? My blood work came back and my doctor said I had and recovered from having mono. Never had a symptom I was aware of.

[@josefimg1967]

I also got mono but my uvula inflamed until it was like 2 inches long, I had never had that occur to me. I couldn't speak properly, couldn't eat and then one day it just went away like nothing

[@TinyMedicine]

almost like in croup! I can imagine the pain you suffered.

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@miltoncat]

I got it when I was 24 (almost 50 now). Started as a sore throat, the next day I was nodding off at my desk at work. Day after that my glands were so swollen I could barely get water down. Knew something was bad wrong when I took a shower and could not lift my hairdryer. When I went to a minor med clinic, my WBC was 24,000 and they told me to get to the hospital. D’oh! Mono spot test positive! I was like “huh?”. Hadn’t kissed anyone recently, didn’t drink after people (eww). I was in a job that I hated, and did not realize how much the stress had worn me down. Doctor said it was likely from someone who was infected with sneezed or coughed on a door handle or whatever. My immune system stood down and let that virus wreak havoc. Took months for me to get back to normal.

[@valeriesolarez8275]

I just got diagnosed with mono about two days ago. Prior to feeling any symptoms of a sore/swollen throat, I was breaking out in hives all over my body for four days. Has anyone else experienced this or is this a normal symptom of mono?

[@TinyMedicine]

Rash could be from Mono. Can't say rare.

[@steviesalazar3992]

I been dealing with mono for a about 5 days and broke out in hives all over my body for about 3 days.

[@Bane8349]

Yup and the muscle fatigue is an absolute mess

[@albertsegura6034]

Super underrated med channel. Just gained a new sub!

[@fajfaj11]

i had this when I was 27, the doctor misdiagnosed me as strep throat and gave me antibiotics and i developed a rash and i thought i was allergic to penicillin ! i just found out 10 years later that i had in fact infectious mononucleosis thanks to ur informative video

[@Blazerkillsaz]

I just got diagnosed two days ago sore throat hurts rly badly muchus build up is terrible and I wake up from sleeping with a dry mouth and tongue and my ears hurt and I’m tired very easily

[@jdcruzo]

been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday.

[@tweetyah11]

I thought I might’ve had strep throat but was told I had mono- when they checked my throat they said it was severely inflamed and they administered steroids through an IV along with fluids to make me hydrated again (I was not able to eat or drink for a few days before going to the doctor) it sure felt good being able to actually eat afterwards phew

[@renwhite1809]

Mono was by far the worst most drawn out sickness I’ve ever had. I slept for 18 hours + per day for over a month. I was sick for a little over two months.

[@TinyMedicine]

True! Glad you have recovered well now.

[@EthanF612]

you were sick for two months ?!?!?

[@renwhite1809]

At least, a month of really sick the next month getting back together I’m telling you it sucked bad

[@onetothree228]

@@renwhite1809 How you have got back? did you also had terrible fatigue? im so tired because of ebv....

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@tiffanywilliams3019]

Has anyone experienced muscle spasms or involuntary twitches or movements. I'm not sure if it's a side e of mono or the medication I was prescribed to take😔

[@KEEPOURSANITY]

not sure if it's related, but i first started symptoms of mono about 16 months ago and maybe in the last 6-4 weeks i noticed a twitch in my hand and my eye - they seem to have gone now and they would only last a few minutes

[@LonelyJuan]

Yeah I think I noticed something like that in myself

[@little18official77]

Yes my legs have been doing it a lot

[@Brathalia]

I’ve had a ton of eye twitches

[@itsmejoshua6832]

I had mono and my Lymp nodes have gone down but they are still there I can feel them I’m curious if they will ever disappear for good or stay forever like this ☹️ Help ! 😞

[@TinyMedicine]

Some times Severe Mono infections can cause fibrosis of Lymph-nodes. They will slowly get back to the normal size. Might take months. Better to see a doctor if you are if have other symptoms, because we have to rule-out chronic mononucleosis and other lymph node disorders. If you don't have other symptoms then you can wait and observe.

[@itsmejoshua6832]

@@TinyMedicine thank you for getting back to me. It means a lot I really hope it’ll disappear and not stay forever I been on the Interent and it says it can stay permanently like this. It’s not as big as it use to be but I still have a bump and it really annoys me to look at it. Is it possible for it to stay permanently this way? It’s nothing like how it use to be but still is a tiny bit of a bump.

[@annyies20]

@@itsmejoshua6832 me too! I'm worried about this, everything a everyone says that it could be something worse

[@hunterroach666]

I've had mono for 6 months now and just finally got the diagnosis a week ago because I keep having reoccurring symptoms. I'm tired of feeling violently ill for a few days at a time. All I really can do is keep swapping my toothbrush..

[@zereello]

I don't wish Mono to my enemies. That stuff is horrible. Worst 2 weeks

[@NotUrFavToonz]

I pray to God my symptoms go away, it’s day 3 and i hate my life

[@lukasmarcin1401]

I got mono on November and it is the worst I’ve ever felt. I wouldn’t wish my worst enemy to get mono, it really sucks

[@jdcruzo]

been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday.

[@lily9017]

Gets worse with age huh? Well I’m 31 and was diagnosed yesterday and getting off the couch and going to the bathroom is quite difficult. I’ve never been to achy and fatigued. I hardly get sick so this is not an easy thing to deal with for someone like me.

[@lokenath-h2e]

EBV eyes pain joint pain?

[@carz7949]

I think I might have mono so am I fucked for life with symptoms and aches ?

[@FoxtaleHi]

Ugh got diagnosed an hour ago. :(

[@TinyMedicine]

Wish you a speedy recovery!

[@ruthless_tv6323]

I am currently sick with mono and it’s been about 2 weeks. Almost all my symptoms are gone except for fatigue and slightly blurry vision. When do you think I will be normal again,

[@TinyMedicine]

You will gradually feel well. Might take as long as 6-12 months for the full recovery. But don't worry, there will be significant relief in a month or two.

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@jdcruzo]

been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday. I do have blurry vision and feel soo tired too..

[@scrappylowsk1304]

Sick with it now my throat hurts so bad I haven't slept in 3 days I feel like I'ma die. Is there any tips u got

[@TinyMedicine]

Hydrate as much as possible. Salt water gargle markedly reduce the sore-throat.

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@zaczepezauer49]

Haven’t been able to sleep for 3 days too

[@deanmason5827]

Get over it in 2 or 3 weeks, hell no, maybe it's my age 62, have had mono for 5 months now, no signs of it going away. Had to stop work, hardly can walk the 100 feet to the mail box without a 2 hour lay down after wards. Doctor finally gave me a pill for chronic fatigue, pep pill, I think I got a placebo.

[@johnwick451]

Can dormant mononucleosis be detected in cbc test?

[@diamari91]

Dammit, strep throat doesnt seem so bad now 😒

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@gatsbycsgo3618]

As someone why has had this for a little bit more than a week I feel the worst I’ve ever been in my entire life. How long did it take before the swollen throat left?

[@TinyMedicine]

in 5-10 days you'll see a marked improvement. How's it going?

[@gatsbycsgo3618]

@@TinyMedicine Im alive and kicking i guess. Just recently got the strenght to bring water to myself without asking my family so im doing improvements!

[@jdcruzo]

@@gatsbycsgo3618 been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday.

[@gatsbycsgo3618]

@@jdcruzo damn for 4 months??? Thats crazy, I got good after a month. Hope you get well soon!

[@jdcruzo]

@@gatsbycsgo3618 thank you… mononucleosis is actually more worse than strep throat and thats why i may have mononucleosis…. ill need to take a blood test to make sure.. bc I still have it and its killing me everyday.

[@captainfragz]

hi i just found out today that 6 year's ago i tested positive for mono . I didn't know what that meant so I looked it up and found your video. great explanation

[@nikhilgoyal007]

I have the same extreme fatigue most of the time and headache with hot eyes. my fatigue goes away for 3-4 hrs every day but headache is constant. i felt my skull hot one day but never had a temperature above 98.5. No difficult swallowing either. No cough. I am hoping it is mono but most folks here are saying swallowing troubles which i don;t have. I lost 45pounds in 10 days which never happens to me!

[@aayushigoel181]

Hey, how long you have these symptoms? Do you have neck and shoulder pain too? And swollen lymph nodes?

[@getdeleted8660]

i just got diagnosed with mono and it started about 2 weeks ago i began waking up with puffy eyes, now i have a sore throat and very fatigued. heavy sweats, severe loss of appetite and i’m a very active person so no physical activity is very hard for me. i hope this doesn’t last much longer

[@TinyMedicine]

Sorry to hear that. You'll get better soon.

[@bobbylight8618]

Are u better now? I have such bad nausea from The mono

[@jasminacuna7803]

If my boyfriend had it 5 yrs ago is he contagious still ?

[@MackRoss20]

I’ve has mononucleosis in my throat before when I was 13 and I couldn’t swallow or drink water or anything because it’s hurting so bad 😣

[@manuelscott6159]

Going thru it my self day 7 still can’t eat properly have no smell and feeling depressed! How long more before I could Atleast start having appetite for food again

[@jdcruzo]

been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday.

[@Addicti0nz1]

My girlfriend came back from a trip with her friends and has mono. She swears she didn’t cheat but I just don’t know…

[@jacksonhall3648]

Bro u can easily get mono without kissin anyone😂😂 plus the symptoms come 1.5 months after contracting the virus

[@prashanthialam8998]

Nice video. Which software are you using to develop videos??

[@TinyMedicine]

Thanks! Illustrator and After-effects.

[@sin-x4887]

3 weeks ago my wife was diagnosed w mono now I got it. I'm 33 and have no record of having it. I have a fever that fluctuates from 100-103 headache and body aches and severe nausea no sore throat and no swollen lymph nodes thankfully. This virus is no joke I'd rather have covid this is horrible I pray for those who are suffering like me

[@jackmcguffin8965]

Yeah man I’ve been sick with mono for 6 weeks and it’s the worst fatigue I’ve ever had hands down. I also have body aches in the moring and at night just praying and hoping to go I’ll get better so I can get back to my life.

[@Brathalia]

@@jackmcguffin8965 when did your fever go away

[@Brathalia]

Can people comment how longs their fever lasted during mono?

[@RGBSupremacy]

Have this now. Been to the er twice and urgent care once for pain. It is no joke. Im so mad. I don’t vape or smoke so i dont pass e-cigs or vapes around. I am surrounded by people who do, the also are generally around people more and more sexually active and yet somehow i got mono. Like wtf bro? Lol. Life is dumb but I’m finally getting better. Throat pain /is/ the worst symptom. I found salt water to hurt more and cold packs on the neck after tylenol/ibuprofen helped. Also just push through and drink. Set a timer once every thirty minutes to take a sip. It sucks but you’re likely spitting up a lot of spit and you can get dehydrated quick. If it’s too much don’t feel embarrassed to go to the er for something like morphine. I had to twice and it was the only way i was able to drink and eat again. Btw im not shaming my more sexually active friends or really care that they smoke. Its just odd that though they should be higher risk i still got it somehow and not them lol.

[@glowj13]

I just tested positive I been nauseous dizzy and really tired. I'm a very active person and never get sick. Having this has made me depressed and anxious. I never know how dizzy I'm going to feel throughout the day. It definitely is the worst I've ever felt.

[@bobbylight8618]

How are u doing now that it’s been few weeks

[@glowj13]

@@bobbylight8618 I'm doing way better now. It went away finally. Honestly was such a terrible time. I hope everyone else who has had mono is better as well. Thanks for asking!

[@bobbylight8618]

@@glowj13 currently dealing with mono and my worst symptom is the nausea, how long did it last for u? I don’t even have sore throat but the nausea is so bad

[@glowj13]

@@bobbylight8618 it lasted for about 4 days. It's stopped when my doctor prescribed me motion sickness pills.

[@bobbylight8618]

@@glowj13 I was prescribed zofran but it doesn’t seem to help, if the nausea goes away, I’ll be able to function so much more to get better but it’s been so debilitating

[@bobbylight8618]

Currently dealing with mono, I’m super tired and weak and have on and off low fevers. I’d have to say the worst symptom for me is the nausea. Makes me feel so sick and no appetite from it. Doctors prescribed me zofran but hasn’t helped much. Is nausea a main symptom of mono ?

[@biscuit9887]

being tested for mono today since I've been extremely sick. I tried searching how they test for mono, and I saw some stuff about IVs. I'm deathly terrified of needles, and I'm very scared and worried. I want to know if there are other ways they can test, that don't involve needles

[@biglobster4726]

I haven’t been tested yet but it seems likely that I have it. And just to get this straight...is there a high chance it will get worse, causing cancer or some other undesirable thing? And my biggest question is, will I die?

[@jdcruzo]

been having this for 4 months now 😭 doctors thought it was strep so they gave me medications to the point it didnt work and kept getting more and more to 3 different types of antibiotics… all those didnt work at all. I realize it could not be strep throat. Ive researched and it could actually be mono…I feel like dying everyday.

[@biglobster4726]

@@jdcruzo damn, same thing with me kinda. I’ve been negative for strep for years, and they always gave me medication that would help with strep. This suck. I’m currently sick right now 😭 I have some beautiful ulcers on my tonsils right now.

[@jdcruzo]

@@biglobster4726 do you have strep throat or mononucleosis which one are you diagnosed by your doctor?

[@biglobster4726]

@@jdcruzo not diagnosed yet, as I said in my first comment. but they said it was likely I had mono. I’m getting tested for it soon, and I tested negative for strep. The thing is it keeps coming back which is why they think it might be mono.

[@jdcruzo]

@@biglobster4726 Me too my mono keeps coming back

[@jlocano4663]

Tengo mononucleosis desde hace un año con 6 meses literalmente ya no estoy muy segura si ésto se cura Ya estoy cansada de estar cansada

[@annyies20]

A ti se te inflamaron los ganglios?

[@fletchermilestone3]

this is day 15 of mono for me, developed lots of red dots on the roof of my mouth and also cough constantly, is this a sign of another infection?

[@TinyMedicine]

Secondary infection is a possibility. Consult your doctor for the diagnosis.

[@lainec65]

I had the same case I was scared I had lymphoma but had Mono but should I be scared of developing Lymphoma or any other cancer because of Mono?

[@TinyMedicine]

EBV do increase the risk of several cancers like Burkitt's Lymphoma & Nasopharyngeal Carcinomas. I too used to worry a lot about these complications. But we shouldn't since those are still rare. Awareness is important though.

[@lainec65]

@@TinyMedicine Thank you very much for responding! I can finally put my mind at ease!

[@danielromero001]

How tf you only have 12.3k suscribers

[@onetothree228]

How long can the fatigue last? Because i got it since 15 months, a very hard mono, and my lymphozytes are still 48%

[@TinyMedicine]

Did the doctors checked your blood picture? Biopsy of lymph-nodes?

[@onetothree228]

@@TinyMedicine Yes, we have made a differential blood count, but no biopsie. Should i make a biopsie? Because the blood is getting slowly better, 53% now 48%

[@emmam837]

Are you doing any better? I’m at about 25 months and getting blood work checking for chronic active mono

[@onetothree228]

@@emmam837 No im still in, how is youre blood picture? And what symptoms you got?

[@annyies20]

@@onetothree228 I'm still have lymph nodes, i get worried reading this because even when I have had blood count and everything is fine...

[@vicefaun2316]

oh god im super sick and they’re testing me for mono on monday... i hope i don’t have it :(

[@TinyMedicine]

Give us an update.

[@ananya.m.2158]

did u get it or not?

[@dacisky]

I enjoyed this.I also enjoyed the dig at Dr. Google.

[@TinyMedicine]

Hey Daci! Haha! I'm too guilty of consulting Dr.Google in the past.

[@dacisky]

@@TinyMedicine LOL! Well,don't we all!

[@jazminewendt7345]

Can this ony happen with boys?

[@asias.8770]

i was diagnosed in november and my lips still get the baby bumps and i’m always tired

[@onetothree228]

did you recover?

[@Demiii_GoD]

How is life with epstein or mono

[@aineotoole3686]

Great video! Can I ask how long did the fatigue and body aches last?

[@TinyMedicine]

Thank you. For me it lasted about 6 months.

[@onetothree228]

I have tiredness from this sickness since 13 months, my blood is still not 100% good...

[@mdoug7702]

@@TinyMedicine is this from kissing only? What else did you try to eleviate symptoms? How long before you were cleared of it?

[@brandiminson5524]

The extreme fatigue lasts FAR too long. Trust me 😭😭 it’s been months for me. Tired all the time. No natural energy at all

[@onetothree228]

@@brandiminson5524 how many months now? Man i almost got 1.5 years! Maybe try sleep as much you can, so that the body can heal faster..

[@MaeveMoonstone]

I remember I had mono so bad I was basically out of school for 6 months in my junior year in high school. Was so bad it was considered to remove my spleen 😫

[@kalaiselvan-xc7tx]

What is the treatment for mono anyone pls give me reply

[@Epifiony]

There is no exact cure or treatment for mono, however, the best thing you can do is get lots of rest and drink water even if it hurts. Talk with you doctor about what over the counter medicine you can take to help relieve some pain but for me, rotating between Motrin and Tylenol every 3 hours has been a life saver, good luck!

[@kalaiselvan-xc7tx]

Does mono cause cancer

[@kalaiselvan-xc7tx]

How to stop to develop cancer

[@mikeyg1776]

Ginger, teas, honey, anything that is antiviral, anti bacterial find healthy foods and drinks

[@preciousprecious7581]

Hi. Is it possible that antibodies produced because of this virus can be mistaken to that of hiv and as a result get false positive for hiv, especially since even the symptoms are similar

[@TinyMedicine]

Yes. It is possible.

[@Stephcats123]

I slept for 18 hours one day then 21 the next and had no energy… my boyfriend at the time went to the doctor and had the diagnosis and when he came back positive it was clear I had it

[@Dacian92]

My test results is 6.3 is that ok or it is risky?

[@scottlog6113]

Just got my vaccinations for this, thanks for helping me know what I am protecting myself from

[@TinyMedicine]

Mono was a painful experience for me. You made a smart decision ☺️

[@KeeRaggs]

This is by far worse than coronavirus

[@TinyMedicine]

For some, yes.

[@CertZao]

currently on day 17 and all the symptoms are gone except for a horrible brain fog 😞

[@fabiolav3588]

Is there such thing as permanent mono that sleeps and wakes up? 😭 I've had this since I was 5 or 6 years old and the disease comes from time to time, especially when I'm stressed or in my period. My fever was so high I had to mix ibuprofen with naproxen. I'm 21 and still get it at least 3 or 4 times a year. My body has grown so many antibodies that my throat doesn't hurt as much but I hate the fever. Doctors don't believe me either. My skin is getting yellow for so much ibuprofen. How long will I live? I'm also not contagious. I've kissed my boyfriend, shared utensils and he hasn't gotten it ever or my family. When I was a child I had cough and severe sore throat but I only have fever and fatigue now.

[@nobodywashere3123]

Just found out my buddy that I shared water with was infectious with mono... I don't talk to that guy anymore 😭😂

[@hi-vx4lk]

Hey so also if you get chickenpox the virus is also from the herpesvirus family.

[@kevingp12]

Expecting to feel better today, i told my wife, "my body forgot to recover my throat today"...

[@mossanator16]

My question is I tested posting for both of the viruses that cause it luckily I was only really sick for like 5 days now had it for over a little of two weeks it’s just the fever and headaches I think that are causing my fatigue I hope these go away soon everything else is pretty much gone I would say that yes this virus will kick your butt. Worst I have been sick in a while.

[@Yoshinator87]

I still have mono its Been years but my fight failed😭

[@zaraanikkaliston2344]

I get better if go fasting throat heal and ache go away.. it will come back if i eat

[@jackcoolidge8123]

Just had it this week and almost completely over it now, it honestly wasn’t that bad. I only had bad symptoms for about three or four days. I’m just worried from hearing about the predisposition to cancers.

[@luca_P1]

my doctor gave me steroids for my rash and i still have it after 1 month is rest, does this mean i have to stop playing sports… because it’s not going away and it happens when i play sports or sweat.

[@TinyMedicine]

I can't give medical advice on KZbin. The main contraindication for contact sports is the enlargement of the spleen. Your rash might have to be seen by a dermatologist if it is still there.

[@shopoholicgrl8999]

Loved your video!!

[@maarmira6640]

Woooow amazing well doneee

[@sekayujora]

The strange part is that I didn't kiss anybody.... Or shared food

[@twoodakamarcell2119]

Man I think I have it I’m always tired and I have a fever

[@TinyMedicine]

Did you get tested?

[@twoodakamarcell2119]

@@TinyMedicine yes I’m positive

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@s-a-f-o2132]

Btw if you have ever had mono you have it forever the symptoms go away but you can still spread it through saliva

[@1ROCKET-]

That isn’t true

[@susanadams4290]

Use 1or 2 spoonful coconut oil 2 × a day...it works for sore throat..thank me later lol

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@lewischacon6009]

You just swallow it?

[@HomixideAlex]

I’ve had mono for 2 straight years😭😭 I lost my voice due to it

[@tammieknuth6020]

Im immune to this and already immune to this! opposite of strep and tubes in my ears!! :) misdiagnosed the first time. got it correct the last time. still active and playing outside in warm weather!! missed almost a 1/2 year of school almost!! gotta through it and passed school!!

[@johnny_btw7661]

Is mono curable pls respond

[@whatty5633]

3:00

[@jameslight8746]

It's hard to believe when I saw my test results turned negative of HSV2 after using the herbal medications I got from (Dr. Anii) a great doctor who I came across on KZbin who help people get rid of their sickness thanks so much @Dr.Anii John for your wonderful work.

[@happyundertaker6255]

Via Kissing: Oh no! Proceeds to list the even grosser transmission pathways...

[@TinyMedicine]

Haha. Nothing should be gross for an undertaker.

[@anaarruda9337]

I have mono and it stopped my period from coming this month

[@kaylagibbons2568]

If only that had been the case for me.. dealing with the worst sickness I've ever experienced, this is day 12 of Mono for me, I can't eat, can't drink, can't stand for more than a few minutes, and started my period on top of it... So I'm just having a wonderful time right now