Originally Posted by Lynnejean
Mono is caused by the Epstein barr virus. Once you have the virus it stays in your system for life.
I have fibromyalgia/lupus and test positive for epstein barr virus but as far as I know I never had mono.
Take extra good care of yourself as you don't want this to turn into fibromyalgia because believe me fibro is misery like I can't explain.
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Well, that's interesting. The doctor didn't mention that. I was diagnosed years ago with chronic fatigue and fibro. I'm not bothered by those symptoms since I quit ingesting MSG and Aspertame.