Anyone had Glandular Fever/Epstein-Barr Virus in later life

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After taking antibiotics for two weeks, for what was thought to be Strep throat, a doctor in an urgent treatment centre told me it was more than likely Glandular Fever

As far as I can work out, it's a bit like Chickenpox, lying dormant until something triggers it, but all the advice I can find says it's a disease for teenagers and young adults. I'm 56!!!!

I've had every cough and cold this winter and have been permanently cough/cold/flu-ey since Christmas, so I understand that I'm run down and immune compromised, but GLANDULAR FEVER!!!

At my age??? Come on!!! Give me a break!!!!!

When they do bloods do they specifically have to look for it or does it come up in regular tests? I had thyroid issues and the endochrinologist said it was likely to be from a glandular illness that had ended, although my thyroid was still enlarged nearly a year later. I haven't felt right since either and my neck seems to swell on and off when I feel run down. Just wondering if I should be asking for another blood test for this as might be more specific. I was told I can't have more than 1 thyroid blood test every 3 months!

*You're struggling 😔