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@sondrachristo1
I had mononucleosis/EBV when I was a teenager (they call it the kissing disease and I did get it from kissing a boy! lol) EBV stays in your body for life and can lay dormant until reactivated. It definitely is linked to many health issues later in life.
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Hi @dlydailyhope
I became sick with EBV in my early 30’s, however, I tested positive for the antibodies that showed it was not the first time I had been sick with the virus.
I do remember being sick with what I thought was the flu in my early 20’s, but I guess it wasn’t bad enough to get checked out
When I got sick in my 30’s however, I was bedridden for 6 months. I had a daughter that was only 4 at the time, so it was rough going.
Never been sick like that again and I’m 65 now.
But of course my immune system can get riled up easily and causes me all sorts of issues,
Multiple autoimmune conditions and I am very sensitive to almost all drugs, even over the counter cold medicines. I think it’s all related to the EBV.
My goal is to avoid flare ups the best I can. It’s a day to day thing.