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Swollen Glands w/Mono

Hi, I tested positive for mono last week when I noticed the lymph node on the left side of my neck was swollen.

Yesterday, when I woke up my left eye was swollen. Today its still swollen.

I was wondering if its normal to have swelling in the eye with mono, and if swollen glands on only one side of the head is normal.

Also, if there anyway to bring the swelling down?
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Swelling of upper eyelids is a symptom of mono. I know someone personally who had it.  It doesn't last long, though, maybe 1-2 weeks.
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Well, I've never heard of mono making eyes swollen, but that's not to say it can't happen.  I wouldn't worry about the swollen glands only being on one side, as that probably won't last (Either it will go down, or the others will swell to match!).  I think antibiotics might possibly help with the swelling, but you'll have to go through your doctor for that.
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