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Shebbs · 10th Aug 2011, 09:39 AM

I was just diagnosed with mono.
I was just wondering if someone could give me some info on it? Experiences? Anything? Haha.

What annoyances do I have to look forward to?

flymetothemoon · 10th Aug 2011, 11:14 AM

I'm sure you probably already figured out you will likely be SUPER exhausted like all the time. My brother had it when we were younger, and that's all I really remember. Oh, and as soon as anyone hears you have/had mono, they'll likely make jokes about who you have been kissing.

kiersten · 10th Aug 2011, 12:53 PM

I had mono when I was in college. I was mostly just completely unable to get out of bed the whole time. I think I spent like a week in bed, so you'll probably find yourself completely exhausted without even having done anything at all...

Shebbs · 10th Aug 2011, 02:08 PM

Yeah, my own mother has started the jokes. My friends are more worried about me than anything. They're also worried about my parents safty because I may end up murdering them, because I hate spending time at home. XD

I'm super sleepy and just feel like complete crap.

Guitarguy · 14th Aug 2011, 12:22 PM

ya mono sucks
but at least it goes away (eventually)

**KaraBulut** · 15th Aug 2011, 03:48 AM

Rest is probably the key thing for people with mono. There's a couple of reasons why.

Fatigue is an issue. People with mono usually complain of being tired and exhausted. They spend a lot of time sleeping. That's not a bad thing.
One of the possible risks for the person with mono is enlargement of the spleen. Over-extertion worsens the problem and can actually cause complications. When they tell you to rest and not be too active, that is why.

10th Aug 2011, 09:39 AM	#1
Shebbs The Bitch Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 3,893 Join Date: Jun 2008	Need some info I was just diagnosed with mono. I was just wondering if someone could give me some info on it? Experiences? Anything? Haha. What annoyances do I have to look forward to? __________________ “Don't give up the fight, Stand up for your rights.” - Bob Marley

10th Aug 2011, 11:14 AM	#2
flymetothemoon EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: It's not about gender, I just like people... Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Albany, NY Age: 25 Posts: 467 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: Need some info I'm sure you probably already figured out you will likely be SUPER exhausted like all the time. My brother had it when we were younger, and that's all I really remember. Oh, and as soon as anyone hears you have/had mono, they'll likely make jokes about who you have been kissing. __________________ Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true...curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy. ~ Walt Disney

10th Aug 2011, 12:53 PM	#3
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Need some info I had mono when I was in college. I was mostly just completely unable to get out of bed the whole time. I think I spent like a week in bed, so you'll probably find yourself completely exhausted without even having done anything at all... __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

10th Aug 2011, 02:08 PM	#4
Shebbs The Bitch Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 3,893 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Need some info Yeah, my own mother has started the jokes. My friends are more worried about me than anything. They're also worried about my parents safty because I may end up murdering them, because I hate spending time at home. XD I'm super sleepy and just feel like complete crap. __________________ “Don't give up the fight, Stand up for your rights.” - Bob Marley

14th Aug 2011, 12:22 PM	#5
Guitarguy Member Regular Member Gender: Male Out Status: TWO friends! Location: Vancouver Age: 14 Posts: 18 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Need some info ya mono sucks but at least it goes away (eventually)

15th Aug 2011, 03:48 AM	#6
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,968 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Need some info Rest is probably the key thing for people with mono. There's a couple of reasons why. Fatigue is an issue. People with mono usually complain of being tired and exhausted. They spend a lot of time sleeping. That's not a bad thing. One of the possible risks for the person with mono is enlargement of the spleen. Over-extertion worsens the problem and can actually cause complications. When they tell you to rest and not be too active, that is why.

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