Glandular Fever.

[Johnny_]

Hello everyone,

Firstly I’d like to say thankyou for the stories you have all shared on this site which have helped so many people get through the days, weeks, months and years.

Recently i too have read your stories as I too didn’t know where to turn.

I am a fit an active person who is always on the go and have lived a healthy lifestyle.

About 12 weeks ago, I had a ear/throat infection that cleared up within two weeks while taking antibiotics. About 6 weeks ago, I suddenly felt tired during a gym workout.

I went home and rested for the remainder of the day thinking I was just tired however I woke up in the morning exhausted and with a little to no appetite. I had muscle aches and was just fatigued.

I rested the next day too and since I was not getting better I went to the doctor the following day.

After numerous tests (bloods/ecg/xrays) blood tests showed I recently had glandular fever. (Possibly about 12 weeks ago when I was sick) and was advised to rest rest rest.

Since then I have very slowly had a little bit of energy to do the normal domestic duties around home and walk for 20min twice a day.

In the last week I managed to return to work on light duties however today I crashed...like I am back to square one! I just want to cry and it feels like I am not getting better.

i look at the changes in my body and it just upsets me...the weight I’ve lost is shocking and I don’t know what to do.

over this time I’ve experienced anxiety which was scary and relied on your stories to get me through and advise me on how to cope...and .it worked so I saythankyou.

i guess if anyone has a glandular fever success story, it be great to hear it.

I’m hoping this isn’t chronic fatigue syndrome as I’m scared it is as I don’t know how I’d financially support myself. I’d like to go back to work as I enjoy it.

thankyou for reading my post.

[Johnny_]

Hello StgCrw,

thankyou for sharing your story, I really appreciate it. I’m sorry you went through a tuff time but glad you managed to get through it, great work!

its crazy what some people’s experience with glandular is. I’m a little over 2 months in with this. Currently the extreme fatigue has settled a bit and my energy is consistent through the day which is good as long as I spread my meals out.

I still have a long way to go before I can work again. The one thing I struggle with is the tremors in my arms and legs. I’ve ruled out anxiety but not sure if it’s the muscles being fatigued from glandular or not. I do know when I lay still or I’m well rested I can’t feel it.

ill head to the drs again and see what they say.

thanks again for your message of support. I’ve been staying with family for the last week or so which has been nice(bad internet thought) but nice :))

[Johnny_]

Hi to anyone who has been through glandular fever and had post viral fatigue.

This is an update on my story in hope it helps you if your are in the early weeks.

It’s been a long 18 months and I’m not 100%...but, I can say I’m getting there. I work working full time, I do all the normal activities I use to do, just not all in one day. The fatigue is only really in the muscle if I physically exert myself but passes of I rest. The weird aches, pains and muscle tension I use to get...I get rarely and just use a heat pack on the muscle until they are gone. It’s nice to feel good again.

Advice for you, weekly gentle massages, lots of veggies, whole foods and vitamins...and rest! if your muscles are sore, don’t push it at all, rest and heat packs. Also..accept this is happening and stay positive that you will beat it! It’s tuff mentally but beatable.

[Johnny_]

Hi all,

I just wanted to add an update for anyone who needs to hear it. I meant to add this sometime ago.

At the 2 year mark, I can say my life was very much back to normal. Working full time, going to the gym and being social…it is a great feeling. I still eat well, have kept a solid sleep routine and practice meditation etc. These are positive life changes I love. 

I will admit, I am still cautious at times when I feel tired or have a rough sleep as I am concerned that I’ll crash but I am more comfortable with that now. No crashes and feeling good. 

Upon returning to full health I do recall feeling stressed and tensed at times thinking this was chronic fatigue coming back but turns out it was chronic stress from work. I have since taken time off work to work on myself to rid the body of the built up stress. My tip to anyone receiving from chronic fatigue is pay attention to this…as to avoid my situation. 

if anyone has questions on this please ask, I am more than happy to help.