Aftermarth of Glandular fever

[tjacksonpfc]

Hi all I had quite severe glandular fever just over 4 years ago. I was bed ridden with it for 6 weeks and off work for just under 12 months.

The reason I'm posting is i still feel tired a lot of the time. I seem to go from one cold to another and it is really getting me down now.

Does anyone have any advice who has been in a simular situation, what I can do to improve things for me.

Is it still likely to be the Glandular fever calling it?

TIA

Hi
I had a severe infection with glandular fever in 2003. I was a student at the time and had to take a year off.
I was constantly exhausted for about 6months. I would wake up about 8am, go back to bed by 11am and then have an afternoon nap during this time. Gradually things improved and i returned to uni but found things very difficult and took sleeping tablets to get me through my final year.

To be honest, i regularly felt the effects a good 5/6 years after i was first sick and have had many throat infections. My glands still swell up at the slightest thing!
But there is light at the end of the tunnel. You've probably already learned to manage your tiredness well and things will continue to improve.
I have little advice (tried vitamins, tonics etc..) other than to say go with it - if you're tired, rest. But do try to exercise and get fresh air to avoid feeling lethargic.
I completely know where you are coming from and it is a miserable time, but hang in there. You're definitely through the worst. Good luck!

Thanks for that adcd, its nice to know its not only me thats like it. I was wondering if its worth a trip back to the gps.

Bumping to see if anyone else has experianced similar.

My experiences of seeing the gp again were not particularly helpful, but they may give you some blood tests and, if you're lucky a sympathetic ear, which always helps! Hope you're feeling better soon.

I had GF when I was 18 & am mid 40's now. I have felt constantly exhausted & at a low ebb since then, though it comes in waves & is far worse if I pick up a virus.

I've had countless blood tests etc but none show anything of concern so I'm resigned to managing it myself now.

Basically I nap if I need to- even 20 mins lifts that concrete feeling in your limbs. If I am planning on a night out I have to factor a snooze in before I go.

When I feel really exhausted I take Pharmaton Capsules (available at the chemist) for a few months & they give me a boost.

Hopefully plenty of rest will see you improving over time. I'd recommend the Pharmaton Capsules though (vitamins/minerals & ginseng) because they really seem to help.

I hope you feel better soon.
I think the after effects of GF are quite misunderstood.

Thank you for all your replys I will get some Pharmaton Capsules tommrow when I go shopping.

I agree that the after effts of GF are misunderstood I think they should look into them further and warn people about them better.