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Suggest Treatment For High Fever And Joint Pain , Severe Headache

Hi, I was diagnosed with mono in June (3 mons ago) I had been waking up with terrible headaches and would have high fevers in the middle of the night. Took them awhile to figure it out, but they did and said it was mono and would last a month. Last month I was still feeling sick but this time is was mainly joint pain. I went and saw a PA, they took my blood and she called and told me the mono was no longer active, but I was suffering from post viral symptoms. I still don t understand how I can have symptoms if its not active. Now for almost 3 weeks I m losing sooo much hair. You can see my scalp above my ears and on the top of my head and it feels like its sunburned on the top of my head. Can mono cause me to lose hair like this? If so, is there anything I can do to prevent it from falling out.
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
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Hi,

Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions.

Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people.

Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain.

Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form.

Anti-nausea medications, opioids, and steroids may be used in addition in severe cases. Also, you need to rest and relax and have good sleep. If there won't is an improvement it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For High Fever And Joint Pain , Severe Headache

Hi, Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions. Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people. Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain. Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids, and steroids may be used in addition in severe cases. Also, you need to rest and relax and have good sleep. If there won t is an improvement it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon