Hi - I have been reading through your stories and now I am even more depressed. I am a 58 year old in great shape. I lost 120 lbs over a year ago and had a tummy tuck. I work(ed) out every day and am active. I just got married a month ago to my boyfriend of 10+ years. I have an adorable 2 yo granddaughter. Things were great. 2 weeks after the wedding I got a bad sinus infection with an ear infection. I tend to get sinus infections in the fall. Last year I had one and got antibiotic but didn’t use them so I did this year. Ear infection cleared up, felt better, but then all of a sudden I had horrible fatigue and body aches along with a fever up to 101.2 and cough. I thought for sure I had Covid. I got tested and it was negative, It seemed early, but I figured it had to be the flu. I went to my Dr. and she ran tests including flu and mono. It was positive for mono. I haven’t really gone anywhere due to Covid since I have asthma. I have no idea how I got mono.
I am now 3 days post-diagnosis. I have gained 15 lbs in 2 weeks - I ate less due to not really being hungry. My nice flat stomach looks like I am 4 months pregnant. I haven’t slept for 2 nights due to the extreme leg, arm, shoulder joint and muscle pain. (working out wasn’t brilliant I see based on what I read here). However, my fever and cough are gone, but have headache. Ultrasound to look at spleen/liver tomorrow.
Last night I took 2 tylenol arthritis, 2 benedryl (at different times, 1 valium (leftover from my surgery), 1 hydrocodone (also leftover), 2 ibuprofen. I also took a hot shower with shower massage an d used Tens and massage gun before shower. With all that, I literally slept a total of 2.5 hours, most of it on the couch.
Is there a trick to sleeping? I am in so much pain I just can’t. Any drugs to take? I am so desperate to sleep and it has only been 2 nights.
My husband is going to get tested. I don’t wish this on anyone.
Prayers for all of you!