Comments on: How to Treat Mononucleosis

on 9/9/2006 I had swollen lymph nodes and my neck was very big on the sides. My tonsils were huge and painful sometimes. I had an ear infection as well, so that made everything worse. My nose was stuffed up and my voice sounded weird. But, I was actually never very tired and just sat around and relaxed all day long.

You should really try to eat cold things, like ice cream and Popsicles. Soup is good, as long as it's not too, too hot.Drink plenty of water, so your throat isn't dry and you don't get dehydrated. Keep a pile of books/movies on hand. It helps to pass the time. Sudoku, puzzles, comic books or music is also stuff you can do. It's better than watching TV all day!

You should see your doctor regularly while you have mono. The first couple of days are the worst. Then, as time goes on, keep the doctor updated. They can give you some painkillers to help with swollen tonsils.

Hope this helps!

on 8/8/2006 When I had mono, it was very painful my throat was very swollen. I didn't have much of a weakness problem, but I was very tired. Sleep all the time and avoid contact sports for about a month. Your spleen can rupture if it undergoes a lot of trauma. Also, another symptom is that I had a headache and a very stuffed-up head.

on 7/21/2006 My eyes were actually swollen for weeks before my throat or any other sign of mono showed. I used the gel eye masks. If you cool them in the fridge and wear them, they bring swelling down. Use Tylenol for pain, Advil for fever, and Gravol for the nausea. If you cant swallow the pills, try liquid forms or gel caps.

on 1/26/2006 I had mono during my freshman year of high school. My tonsils and lymph nodes swelled so much that my neck was actually noticeably larger. It was painful to even move my head. I actually lost about 15 pounds since I was practically unable to eat. All you can really do if you are this sick, is to sleep. Sleep and sleep as much as possible. If you are unable to swallow anything, even water, without experiencing sharp pains then you may want to see a doctor. They can prescribe medicine to ease the pain so you are able to eat. Once you start getting healthy again, slowly increase the amount of food you are eating. Since you have lost so much weight and haven't been able to eat much food, it is difficult to eat normally right after.

on 11/22/2005 When I had Mononucleosis the glands in my neck were extremely swollen. I looked like I had a neck deformity and could barely move it to ease the pain. The gel ice packs work well. And because it hurts to eat, milkshakes are good.

on 11/22/2005 The doctor told me that I should gargle with salt water. I did this for two days and my throat feels fine.

on 11/22/2005 You have a severe case of mononucleosis if your tonsils are swollen shut and covered with white gunk, you have a fever over 102, and your mouth is dry. You need to be sure to rest as this is very important. If your tonsils are too swollen you can get oral steroids which the doctors can prescribe to you... they're much stronger than ibuprofen and act as an anti-inflamatory. As crazy as it sounds if you're not hungry chicken soup seems to help. Ice cream is also good for the throat. And be sure to drink as much water as you can.