I've had EBV for almost 6 months now - and experienced many things people mentioned here, especially dizziness (not vertigo, just feeling that I'm about to fall) and weakness/fatigue. This discussion is very helpful to me. I hope those who asked questions 6 months ago can return and tell us what happen to them...

Wow - I can't believe all the similar stories I am hearing - I have been searching for the answer since late MAY!! - I was just diagnosed Friday with mono from EBV - said IGG titers were very high - anyone know what exactly that means? (I am thinking body is in fight mode with the virus). Have tingling and occasional numbness , twitching which put me on a wild goose chase for the last 4 months. Very frustrating that my primary care physician didn't find this - went to a cardiologist and then was referred to a neurologist who diagnosed me after an EMG and MRI which came back clear.

Had an EMG test at the Neurologist today to identify the cause of dizziness. His theory is I may have the Meniere's Disease. He gave me a weak (10%) antidepressant to drain the fluid in my inner ears. Now I'm not sure if the dizziness is caused by the EBV (which my primary care physician told me 'the value is high' without any other explanation) or it's Meniere's Disease. ??!!

I, too, am a 30-yr-old female triathlete going into month 5 with mono. I think I feel worse now than I did when the infection was "active." I feel like this nightmare will never end. Along with all the other symptoms that seem to never go away, I also have a lot of joint pain. I haven't been to the gym in over a month and continue to battle day in and day out with the fatigue, that comes and goes in an instant and without warning. It is comforting to know that I'm not alone.

Good News Update - I just hit the 6 month mark with CMV mono and have gone a week now with no bad days and feeling better than I have since getting mono last May. I finally went to a Naturopathic Dr about a month ago and got hooked up with supplements and dietary changes. Thyroid and adrenal function were also low, so getting that fixed helps too. I wish I would have done this months ago. Don't just wait it out like your normal Dr advises - see a Naturopath. Looking forward to starting some light exercising soon and living my life again. It is definitely a rollercoaster ride as many of you have noted.

Hi all. Sorry to hear about each of your stories re mono. I was officially diagnosed with mono in July 2009. I had not been feeling well (dizziness/vertigo, headaches, malaise) since Nov 2008. The symptoms increased in severity in March thru to June 2009. Doctor sent me for CT Scan and MRI which were clear and prescribed anti-depressants. (Right!) Anyway, it was my Naturopathic Dr. and my massage therapist that figured out my glands were swollen. I took that info along with spikes in fever and extreme sweating to my Dr and was finally sent for blood work which came back positive for Mono. I was off work for almost eight weeks and am still on modified hours. Symptoms are still present and low blood pressure (which I never had before) intensify them. Anyway experience low blood pressure with mono? I am experiencing a lot of the symptoms of previous posters and am glad to hear I am not going crazy! (Although I feel bad for everyone and hope you all get better!) I am female and 42 and hoping to get back to my energetic self very soon! And yes, I think Naturopathic Dr are very helpful!