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Study: Epstein-Barr Virus as Possible Cause for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


I thought this was interesting. I think it was Naturopathic physicians who first suggested a connection between EBV and CFS. Now there is a study for this.

If anyone is interested, here is the link. The study will be conducted at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00433355
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Sorry - didn't get back on forum for a long time. I still have good days and bad days. I am on Lysine, AV Plus (antiviral pill), Vit D, B Complex, Lyrica, Celexa and Armour thyroid. If I do not take my meds every day, I have fatigue issues. I still have some chronic pain - but my fatigue is lessened with the medications. I went through about 4 months of physical therapy for plantar fasciitis (both feet) , and my bilateral foot pain has resolved. I still have pain in both wrists, both hips, herniated disk C5-6 and nerve impingement to the left shoulder . . . I was also found to be deficient in DHEA and progesterone, so I am on prescriptions for those too. I have concentration problems, eye fatigue problems, and problems verbalizing while I have always been VERY well versed. I continue to work in Accounting office 32 hours per week and keep my grandchild 2 days a week - thus coming to a 48-hour work week. I would love to retire . . . and am working toward getting my husband to agree to that. I have recently lost 21 lbs and need to lose another 20 . . . but feel better these days. Any ideas?
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What are your symptoms ? It sounds like you could have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and if you do, you'll need to know how to manage it. This illness can be disabling, but there are various treatments out there and new research coming out every single day.
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I am seeing a Naturopath. I have been ill for almost 5 years and all doctors want to do is throw meds at me. The Naturopath ran tests and diagnosed me with reactivated chronic Epstein Barr virus. He has me on megadoses of antiviral supplements. (Lysine and AV+). He is not covered by insurance . . . . so everything is out of pocket but I had no choice. My life as I had known it was disappearing. I am almost 1 week into the treatment (he says I should feel much better in 30 days) and the first 2 days were good and the next 3 have almost been like I have an acute case of mono again. Not sure what is going on . . . if I have to feel worse to feel better. I have always been very healthy. Lost both of my parents in 2003 . . . and probably didn't deal with the grief - internalized - and this is the result, I think. Does anyone have any comments? Suggestions? Words of encouragement?
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Hi 9DodgeFan,

I am looking forward to the results of this study, although I know that similiar studies have been done on this in the past. I posted my thoughts about what happens in CFS and lyme patients and how it happens... here's the link if you are interested:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/789343
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Thanks for the info., PlateletGal.  Should be interested to see what results they end up publishing.
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Hi ! I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Do you have swollen lymph nodes ? If so... are they painful when you touch them ?
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I have had high EBV numbers for overs 3years, suggested I have CFS.  I am 41 years old.  I am having nights sweats all the time.  This had been happening frequently, but now every night.  I am worried because I know this can go with lymphoma.  I need to see a physician.  What type should I see?   What type of tests should I have ?  I am depressed and would like to feel better, Im not on any medication except effexor 150mg.

any suggestions anyone?
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