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Treatment for chronic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
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Hi everyone - I was diagnosed at Mayo with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a 16 year old and spent 5 years recovering. I'm now 52, and the symptoms have returned with a vengeance. I recently had lab work done with the following results. My physician offered no interpretation of the results, but I'm pretty sure from what I've read online that these numbers indicate EBV is fully reactivated. Thoughts?
EBV VIRAL CAPSIDE AG (VCA) AB (IGG) = 347.00 U/mL
EBV NUCLEAR AG (EBNA) AB (IGG) = 151.00 U/mL
EBV EARLY ANTIGEN D AB (IGG) > 150.00 U/mL
IMMUNOGLOBULIN M = 394 mg/dl
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Hi @mmckee. I'm sorry that this has come back. I've read that with the early antigen elevated, it is probably reactivated and I'd say definitely if the IgM is elevated. I wouldn't worry about trying to interpret the results and put your energy into getting well. Join some online support groups and do your own research. Right now I'm hitting it from all angles-- supplements, diet, and just started Valtrex. Know you are not alone. Many of us have been couch ridden at ine time or another. I wish you well. Let us know how it goes
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@mmckee How horrible to have it back. I will tell you what was helpful to me. You can roll your eyes for a while, but if you're interested, check it out.
I started following the basic diet. The whole thing described my path. I was forced to listen when I came across a video by this guy. Yes, it may sound a bit bizarre... but it works so I don't care how bizarre it is.
https://goop.com/wellness/health/the-medical-medium-and-whats-potentially-at-the-root-of-medical-mysteries/
That will explain it. You can just search more.