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Treatment for chronic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

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@anshann44

I recently tested with very high levels of EBV, 24 years after suffering from Mono at 16. I was dealing with chronic sinusitis and was sick at least monthly, every bug got me and turned into a sinus infection. Saw a physician who prescribed Acyclovir (Zovirax), often prescribed for Herpes. I take it 1X daily if I'm feeling well and increase up to 3X daily (dosage on the bottle) if I'm not feeling well. It seems to help with getting sick and I've been sinus infection free for almost 6 months. I would still say I need lots of rest (not easy with a 4 yo) but definitely have some improved quality of life with taking this prescription. Would love to hear more about natural remedies as well. Hoping you have made some progress and are feeling better.

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Hi @anshann44 . I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with EBV. I'm glad though that the Zovirax has kept you from getting sick as often. You mentioned you wanted to hear more about natural remedies. I currently am on Vital Plan Restore Kit by Dr. Rawls (rawlsmd.com). I have been on it for over 2 months and have seen some improvements. It is a diet/supplement/lifestyle protocol. His team is very supportive. He is an MD who became ill and lost his career in his mid-forties due to chronic Lyme, fibromyalgia, CFS, and even reactivated EBV. According to him, basically all those things can have the same trigger -- a weakened immune system brought on by poor diet, stress, environmental toxins, and other things. You can check out his website otherwise this message is going to be really long! You can also check out http://www.ebvhelp.com. It is a website by Kasia Kines, PhD who just wrote THE book on EBV called The Epstein-Barr Solution. Also Rodger Murphree, DC (yourfibrodoctor.com), and Evan Hirsch, MD (fixyourfatigue.org) are good resources. I learned from being a part of some EBV Facebook groups that many say they have improved by taking L-lysine and Lauricidin (monolauren). Lifestyle changes are important as well. Learning to say no, resting when your body is telling you to (or ideally before your body tells you!). I know, right??!! I'm sure that is difficult with a four year old. Be your own best advocate, don't give up, do the research, decide where would be best for you to start and then be persistent and patient. Recovery is not a straight line. There will be many valleys on the journey. I have learned that first hand. Let us know how you are doing!