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Treatment for chronic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

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my husband came down with EBV three years ago this month. Since then he has been really tired, no energy and most of the time just don't feel good. He says his doesn't know what it is, he just doesn't feel good. Jim will sit down to watch tv or to read and within 20 minutes he is sound to sleep, this also happens every Sunday during church. He has been to over 12 different doctors including the infectious disease doctor which could only say what Jim didn't have but couldn't explain why he feels bad most of the time and is so fatigued.

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I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr Syndrome 22 years ago at the age of 54. B12 shots every week; chiropractic adjustments, and acupuncture helped me a lot. In retirement I had 11 really good years, increased physical activity, etc. Then 14 months ago the illness began steadily to take over again. Along with the two most prevalent symptoms (fatigue, muscle-joint discomfort) I have a couple different symptoms this time -- muscle spams and "Charlie horses" in legs. Yes, it seems to be a different "bird" now that I am 76. Recently I've been to a rheumatologist -- his suggestion of using COQ10 hasn't helped; he also suggested two prescriptions (Celebrex and Cymbalta); but I felt they were too expensive for me to try only to find out they don't work. Instead I am going to try acupuncture again. I very much understand the problem of "just not feeling good." I really understand your husband's situation because I was there. It caused me to take 3 short FMLA breaks from my employment; now it really interferes with things I'd like to do and even things I have to do just to take care of myself. I wish your husband well.

My father experienced the same some years ago. He always stated he was tired. My mum found it abnormal and took him to doctors. As a result, they found he suffers from "apnea" which prevents him from breathing well when sleeping due to night breth-gaps where he suddenly stops breathing for short periods of time. Therefore, oxygen levels and rest are abnormal.
He now sleeps with a mask which pushes the air of the room right to his nose and mouth so he takes it all and breath. He deinflated and his face completely changed.
Visit a neumologist.