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« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2007, 08:41:27 AM »
Thanks. No lab results yet.
Does anyone have any idea how long mono is contagious? Even if Rebecca doesn't have it, there's still the issue of the tutor coming back to work here in our home - she feels that she might be back in a week or two. Is this still a risk for Jenna?
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« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2007, 09:28:03 AM »
Mono, short for mononucleosis, is caused by an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a virus in the herpes family of viruses. As with other herpes viruses, EBV stays in your body for the rest of your life, although it won't cause you to get mono again. However, there are other viruses you can catch that can cause you to have a mono-like illness, too.

Frequently referred to as the "kissing disease" because you can catch it from the saliva of someone who has the virus, mono can also be contracted by sharing a toothbrush, drinking straw, or eating utensil with someone who has the virus. Don't worry about giving your friends or family a quick peck - it takes more than that to catch it.


Once you get the virus, you generally don't have any symptoms for 4 to 7 weeks. When symptoms begin, you'll probably have a fever, sore muscles, headache, sore throat, and loss of appetite. Two indicators that you may have something more than the flu are being tired all the time and having swollen lymph nodes (glands) in your neck, under your arms, and around your groin. Some people also have an enlarged liver or spleen. A blood test, known as the Monospot test, can help your doctor determine whether you have mono.

Mono can't be cured and needs to run its course naturally over about 2 to 4 weeks - and some people feel tired for several weeks longer. There are some things you can do to feel better and help yourself recover. First and foremost, get plenty of rest. Drink lots of liquids, such as water, juice, soup broth, and tea, and try to eat a well-balanced diet. You can take nonaspirin pain relievers, such as Tylenol or Advil, which will help your headaches and sore muscles while reducing your fever. (Do not take products containing aspirin, as they may cause Reye syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal disease.)

Answering the big question about how long you are contagious is tricky because doctors and researchers aren't exactly sure. You can spread the infection for the entire time you have symptoms and probably for a few months after your symptoms are completely gone. It may be a good idea not to share that ice cream soda for about 6 months - until after you start feeling better. You also should avoid open-mouth kissing, too. Remember, that might be how you caught mono in the first place!
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« Reply #27 on: October 05, 2007, 03:14:47 PM »
Thanks glitter - your post helped a lot.

I just heard from the pediatric nurse - she said all Rebecca's labs came back normal   :clap; What a relief!

The nurse also said that when the tutor comes back there should be no risk to Jenna, unless they swap spit, so I can relax.

 :grouphug; You guys are great!  :thx;
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« Reply #28 on: October 05, 2007, 03:26:00 PM »
 :bow; :bow; Oh thank God, i can just imagine how relieved you are my friend, now you can relax ;) ;)
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« Reply #29 on: October 05, 2007, 11:06:15 PM »
I'm so happy for you Karol.
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« Reply #30 on: October 05, 2007, 11:41:03 PM »
Good news! :yahoo;
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« Reply #31 on: October 06, 2007, 03:06:28 AM »
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« Reply #32 on: October 06, 2007, 04:10:49 AM »
YEAH  :yahoo;  :thumbup;
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« Reply #33 on: October 06, 2007, 05:27:09 AM »
Whew! That is WONDERFUL news, Karol!!!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #34 on: October 06, 2007, 07:10:08 AM »
 :clap; YEAH!!!
So glad to hear the news.

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« Reply #35 on: October 06, 2007, 07:12:17 AM »
Thats wonderful News. YAY!

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« Reply #36 on: October 06, 2007, 08:38:08 AM »
What a relief.  Happy for the girls and their mama.

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« Reply #37 on: October 06, 2007, 09:33:46 AM »
Great News!!  :yahoo;
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« Reply #38 on: October 06, 2007, 09:41:41 AM »
 :bandance; glad you can rest easy now
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« Reply #39 on: October 06, 2007, 10:20:16 PM »



 :2thumbsup;   :grouphug;
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« Reply #40 on: October 06, 2007, 10:39:30 PM »
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« Reply #41 on: October 08, 2007, 08:55:29 AM »
Missed this thread somehow anyway sorry about the bad news that she is sick happy for the good new that it's not Mono.  I had Mono when I was 17 and had to be hospitalized for 2 days missed like 2 weeks of school and was miserable the whole time.  At least you don't have to worry about Jenna getting Mono.
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« Reply #42 on: October 08, 2007, 08:59:22 AM »
 :bandance; :yahoo; :clap; :2thumbsup; :bandance; :yahoo;
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« Reply #43 on: December 28, 2013, 12:59:44 AM »
Well, here we are, six years later, and now Jenna's younger brother has been diagnosed with mono. He is home for 4 weeks from college and has not felt good for weeks.
I am glad I was able to find this thread.
It was good info to read, to be reassured that most likely Jenna will stay safe while Johnny heals.
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #44 on: December 28, 2013, 01:51:23 AM »
Hi Okarol,

I wish Johnny the soonest recovery. Hope your daughter Jenna stays away from the infection. Happy New Year to you all !
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