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Suggest Treatment For Weakness And Dizziness When Suffering From Mononucleosis
Question: How long can you feel the effects of Mono and EBV virus? I was diagnosed the Mono and EBV in the 3rd week of XXXXXXX 2014. I was never able to take time off work. I am constantly tired and feel unwell. I often wake up feeling very jittery. I have been experiencing Vertigo for a month and minor vertigo during the acute stage of Mono. Is there anything I can do holistically to help with this?
Brief Answer:
It can last for months
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Greeting from Dr. Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.
Sometimes a viral infection can cause weakness, dizziness, multiple joint pains, fatigue for weeks to months. But you don't have to worry as it is self subsiding. I advise you to eat more of Citrus fruits as they contain more Anti-oxidants which help in rejuvenating damaged tissues of the body and improve your energy level.
But still I advise you to get certain tests just to make sure that nothing additional is there and it's just Post Viral Symptoms.
Get these tests done and revert back .
Complete hemogram, CRP, Serum sodium, TSH, Serum cortisol.
Any further clarification feel free to ask.
Happy to help.
It can last for months
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Greeting from Dr. Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.
Sometimes a viral infection can cause weakness, dizziness, multiple joint pains, fatigue for weeks to months. But you don't have to worry as it is self subsiding. I advise you to eat more of Citrus fruits as they contain more Anti-oxidants which help in rejuvenating damaged tissues of the body and improve your energy level.
But still I advise you to get certain tests just to make sure that nothing additional is there and it's just Post Viral Symptoms.
Get these tests done and revert back .
Complete hemogram, CRP, Serum sodium, TSH, Serum cortisol.
Any further clarification feel free to ask.
Happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for your answers. I have had all the test done that you have mentioned. Everything comes back normal. The CRP does come back as some inflammation in the body.
Brief Answer:
Everything will become alright.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up.
If all tests are normal then it means its just post viral syndrome. Then no need to worry, your symptoms will come down gradually. It may take few more weeks but for sure it will come down .
An elevated CRP means there is still some inflammation going on. In my practice I usually start a medication called Wysolone for 2-3 weeks in tapering dose.
But if your problems are not bothering you too much then no need of any medications. Just take more of Citrus fruits everyday and you will be alright.
Any further clarification feel free to ask.
Always a pleasure to answer.
Regards.
Everything will become alright.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up.
If all tests are normal then it means its just post viral syndrome. Then no need to worry, your symptoms will come down gradually. It may take few more weeks but for sure it will come down .
An elevated CRP means there is still some inflammation going on. In my practice I usually start a medication called Wysolone for 2-3 weeks in tapering dose.
But if your problems are not bothering you too much then no need of any medications. Just take more of Citrus fruits everyday and you will be alright.
Any further clarification feel free to ask.
Always a pleasure to answer.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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