questions on mono reactivation

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I'm a 45 year old male cyclist who races about 10 times per season. Blood tests have just confirmed a reactivation of mononucleosis/glandular fever/epstein barr virus. I will meet with my doctor next week. I wanted to educate myself to the best extent before that meeting and I have done the usual internet research but I was wondering if anyone had personal experience with a mono reactivation, how long did you rest, what was your recovery regemin and how long before you were back to full training, was there any treatment and have you had any success with probiotics etc. Any experience will be valuable to me. Thanks.

I was 17 when I had "type 2"? mono and I almost had to be hospitalized because my airway was allmost swollen shut. I think it took about 2-3 weeks to get over it. I could not eat solid foods and lost about 20lbs.

Yup I've had mono about 8 times in my life...finally found out that I have the EBV also.


I am a 47 yr old male.

I can't remember the recovery period that it took me the last time cause it's been so long ago. (thank God)

My docs always told me to do what I feel like I can do. It can be a very slow recovery process. Very frustrating too.

I'm having a bout with adreanal burnout right now. If you are unfamiliar with this term buy the book "The Diet Cure" by Julia Ross. She may also recommend steps for recovery from what your suffering from now.
I stopped reading when I got to what was ailing me.

My heart goes out to ya cause I know how bad it can suck.

Good luck ...speedy recovery.

Make sure you are working with a doc who has a backround in infectious diesease and you need to start to look at things a bit different for the next 6 months focous on recovery and working back slowly or you will have even greater problems. Good luck for a speady recovery