Glandular fever

has anyone had this before?

Answer #1

I had to stay in hospital for a week because I had glandular fever, I was ill for 3 weeks I went to the doctor at least 6 times and he told me it was just a throat infection then the next day I was taken to hospital because I couldnt swollow anything and couldnt keep my medicine down I was put on I've. I still get really tired all the time. they say you catch it from kissing but I dont know where I got it from.
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Answer #2

"Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononuceleosis) is a type of viral infection that can cause fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes (glands) and fatigue."

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Glandular-fever/Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx - Scientific explanation. :P
Answer #3

"Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononuceleosis) is a type of viral infection that can cause fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes (glands) and fatigue."

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Glandular-fever/Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx - Scientific explanation. :P
Answer #4

I had mono... It sucked... and took about an entire year before I fully recovered. I still fatigue really easy though. :-/
Answer #5

how did you get it ?

how did you feel before the doctor told you it was glandular fever?
Answer #6

did you have to have time offf?
Answer #7

yes. and it sucked! :P
Answer #8

yep I had time off.
Answer #9

what is it?
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