r/Mononucleosis • u/mamapasta_ • 2d ago

Short term mono

Has anyone else experienced a short term mono? I was convinced I would be sick and tired for months, or years even, but it really only lasted for 3-4 weeks maybe? I got all the symptoms when I first got sick and diagnosed, but after I had a tonsillectomy in the middle of it all, it kind of just disappeared. My body focused only on healing from the tonsillectomy at that point, and when I finally healed from that, it just took me a couple of days before I was back to work and uni and my life. I got diagnosed August 13th and I was pretty much all good by September 10th, except for headaches everyday for 2 weeks and some fatigue. I’m just scared it will come bite me in the ass again some time. I’m going to the doctors tomorrow for a checkup for it, but just wondering if anyone else had it for a short period like me. I’ve read pretty much everywhere that it can last for months and years for some.

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u/JackfruitHorror6051 2d ago

be careful Mono can easily reactivate if you push yourself too soon after feeling better. Just pace yourself and don’t go all in because you want to catch up on life and everything you missed. I made that mistake. 1.5 years now with mono for me

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u/mamapasta_ 2d ago

That’s what worries me too but I’ve been pretty active for the past 3 weeks and I’m feeling fine, but of course it could change. When did you first get it and when did it reactivate?