Relapsing Fever

Question: Has anyone taken any herbal supplements that have helped with Gandular fever relapses? I ahve gladular fever relapses, that leave me really tired, angry and depressed. Has anyone taken any herbal supplements or anything that has helped?

Answer: have had very good results with herbs such as: goldenseal, olive leaf, echinacea, cats claw and mineral zinc and vitamin C. Seems to reduce physical tiredness, swollen glands, as well as improve energy/stamina, digestion, etc.

Question: Is it common to have a relapse of tick fever within a month.?

Answer: yes it can relapse , please go back to the vets

Question: I had a fever earlier but I am better now can i still go out? I am planning to go to the movies tonight but seemed to have a fever earlier today. I was really cold and didn't feel good. My temp was 99.6 idk what my temp is now, but i am afraid of sickness relapse can I still go to the movies with my friends?

Answer: I really suggest that you rest. I had a cold last week and right when it was about to go away....I went out and got sick for another few days, just rest for tonight and see how u feel in the morning.

Question: I take Topamax for migraine prevention. Can it cause 101 fever and/or hair loss? I am recovering from mono also and I cannot tell whether I am just relapsing with the mono or whether the Topomax could be causing me to run a fever. Also my hair has started falling out again. Not sure what is going on. Anyone have any ideas??

Answer: I take topamax and have never had a fever or hair loss. I have had tingling hands and feet and numb lips that have gone away. I have heard that you can loose hair. Here is a link with a lot of people's experiences. They rate the drug from on to five, with five being the best http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20505&name=TOPAMAX

Question: Relapsing Flu, monthly? I have been suffering every month or so since February of flu-like symptoms. Body-ache, fatigue, fever, chills, general malaise... no vomiting or diarrhea. It hits for about 3-5 days, and I take Alka-seltzer/ Vick's Flu medication to ease the symptoms... They work well, but I cannot afford to have this happening every month-- I cannot function due to the intense weakness. I've gone to a doctor and he basically dismissed the fact that it is relapsing and said "you have the flu," and sent me on my way with nausea medicine (and yet I do not vomit). I intend to go to another physician, but does anyone have any idea of what this could be? Has anyone else experienced monthly flu symptoms? I will say that the most recent flu-experience was the mildest. Thanks for any help, information and advice.

Answer: You may want to get a second opinion for symptoms that have gone on for so long. It sounds like your body is run down and not ever really recovering from what made you sick in the first place. This is a sign of a weak immune system and could be due to stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, environmental factors or others. You need a good immune supplement. My family takes Immune Alert and swears by it. The active ingredient beta glucan (a yeast extract) has been proven in tons of research to be effective if helping the body fight off germs and stay healthy. My family is a great example. Since we've been taking it we are rarely sick and when we do get sick the symptoms are mild and pass quickly. Our son started day care this year and will all the snotties there it is incredible how healthy he's been. Go to www.immunealert.com and have them send you a free sample -- I know you'll be happy you did.

Question: Glandular fever - again?!? I suffered a very severe attack of Glandular fever almost 2 years ago. It was so bad - and with such severe respiratory problems that i have a heart murmer now and at the time the doctors thought i may have had blood clots on my lungs (i'm not sure how one is like the other but hey ho). I had a mild relapse last summer - with similar chest aching, sore tight throat and exhaustion. I feel similar symptons coming on now - chest aching, this time with a high temperature, similar sore throat and loss of apetite. If anything this feels more like im gearing up to be ill as i was the first time. So i have a couple questions really... I know glandular fever stays in the system - but i thought that once you had it you dont get it again - so am i relapsing or do i just attract chest infections? Is there anything i can do to prevent relapses (if this is what it is?) I have an appointment for another set of blood tests (first time and relapse blood test were both positive)

Answer: Unfortuantly, once you've had glandular fever you've always got it and it can recur many times. You'll be more prone to it if you're tired and run down/not eating properly/stressed etc. As time goes on it will get less serious but could always come back.

Question: Glandular Fever? My 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with glandular fever 12 months ago, but she keeps getting relapses of it flu like symptoms, tired all the time etc and generally dont feel well etc,How long does glandular fever take to get over fully?

Answer: The incubation period from infection to when the symptoms first appear is between 30 and 50 days. What are the symptoms of glandular fever? Before the disease breaks out, one to two weeks may pass with symptoms that are similar to those of flu. A sore throat with swollen tonsils that are heavily covered by a white coating. Fever. Severe fatigue. Muscle pains. Headache. Tendency to sweat. Stomach pains and there may be signs of an enlargement of the spleen. Swollen and sore lymph nodes in the throat, armpits and the groin. The liver may become enlarged and yellow jaundice may develop. There may be a rash. Glandular fever usually takes two to four weeks and resolves itself without complications. In about 3 per cent of all cases, it goes on longer. In rare cases, there are complications. Possible, but rare, complications are: the respiratory passages may become partially blocked. pneumonia. the spleen may rupture - this happens in 0.1 to 0.2 per cent of all cases. the central nervous system may be infected by the virus and can cause complications like meningitis or encephalitis. anaemia. the number of blood platelets may decrease (thrombocytopenia). in rare cases, the disease may become serious and chronic.

Question: I recently had glandular fever...? I recently had glandular fever and it effected my liver fairly badly, i've stayed clear of alcohol for well over 3 months, when will it be safe to drink again, and do i risk a relapse? Can I ever drink alcohol again?

Answer: Hi Jackson, I suffer from glandular fever every summer for about 3 months and always drink alcohol when I've recovered fully. You should be fine!

Question: Please help! Persistent Fever....why? I got over mono three weeks ago. I missed six weeks of active dance class (watched only), and just started to get back into the swing of it when I came down with a nasty sore throat and fever again after a hard week at uni. I thought at first it was a relapse, but blood tests showed the mono had cleared - but I had contracted strep because my immune system was weakened. I missed more dance to recover. This was about two weeks ago - I've been off antibiotics and feeling fine for 7 days. With mono, my fever ranged from 104-100. It went down to 97.6 (my norm), when I got better, but back up to 102 with strep. It was normal again all this week, until today... I went to dance class feeling a bit run down, but I'd been up really late writing a midterm paper, so that wasn't shocking. I taped my ankle, stretched, and went to the bar to start warming up. I've been getting there early, because I need to catch up. I went through my exercises as normal, but my body never physically felt "warm" - so I kept my leg warmers and sweater on. My dance teacher (who's like my second mother now that I'm away at school), started going through the combination I'd missed with me. I followed her, but fell out of my triple pirouette. I didn't think much of the fact that I was dizzy - I thought I just hadn't spotted properly. She gave me a stern look and we repeated the combination. I felt weak, from lack of muscle exercise, I figured. After three run-thrus she asked if I wanted to stop - she said I looked peaky. I told her I felt fine, and we could keep going. She ran it twice more with me, and then exclaimed how hot it was. She threw open the studio window, and I started to shiver uncontrollably though I still had my sweater on; my hands were shaking against the bar. She took one look at me, walked straight over and placed a hand on my forehead, said "You're burning up!" and marched me straight back to the observation chair I'd been sitting in for seven weeks, with a bottle of water. I had to watch class AGAIN, even though I told her I was fine and I couldn't possibly have a fever. She wouldn't let me dance, and she wants me to go back to the doctor. She wants a note of proof. By the time I got back to my flat, I was achy and exhausted - barely able to crawl into bed. I took my temperature - it was indeed a fever: 103.7. How can I possibly be ill AGAIN? Or can fevers just come by themselves, for no real reason? Do I REALLY have to go back to the doctor?

Answer: If you're running a temp of 103.7 you need to see a doctor. Sorry honey. **** A fever isn't an illness itself, but it's usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. Fevers aren't necessarily bad. In fact, fevers seem to play a key role in helping your body fight off a number of infections. If you're an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but it usually isn't dangerous unless it measures 103 F or higher. For very young children and infants, however, even slightly elevated temperatures may indicate a serious infection. Because a fever can occur with many different conditions, other signs and symptoms can often help identify the cause. For adults Call your doctor about a fever if: * Your temperature is more than 103 F * You've had a fever for more than three days In addition, call your doctor immediately if any of these signs and symptoms accompany a fever: * Severe headache * Severe swelling of your throat * Unusual skin rash, especially if the rash gets rapidly worse * Unusual eye sensitivity to bright light * Stiff neck and pain when you bend your head forward * Mental confusion * Persistent vomiting * Difficulty breathing or chest pain * Extreme listlessness or irritability * Abdominal pain or pain when urinating * Any other unexplained signs or symptoms

Question: Glandular fever - is it coming back, am i overdoing it? I was diagnosed with glandular fever in july 2006 i didnt rest as much as i should as i was getting married in the september. As well as try to work full time and run my own dancing school. I couldnt manage to work i tried but was unable and i missed most of my wedding dance with what i now term as a glandular fever headache. I gave up my job in oct as the doc didnt think i would be better much before february 2007 as i had a responsible job and didnt think i'd manage - i found it very hard to think and keep my concentration. i got a puppy at the beginning oft he year and gradually started to feel better with lots of fresh air. Then in july this year the job i always wanted came up i love my job but it is stressful, hectic and involves travel and early starts. my dancing school has also taken off. And this week i am now off work with swollen glands, and flu like symptoms. I am now panicing i'm having a relapse,. My husband and parents think i'm over doing it. Anyone any advice

Answer: I had glandular fever about 12 years ago, and the only advice I can give you is you MUST rest. As I understand it, it is not the glandular fever itself, but the post-viral symptoms which come back - your body acts like you still have the virus because it is not sufficiently recovered and strong. You have to take things slowly and build up gradually. Go back to see your doctor if you are worried, but I think it probably comes down to not pushing yourself too hard. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Question: Do I have Glandular Fever? Hi, I have had glandular fever before (2005) and lately i have just been feeling realy weird, I've been having headaches like nearly every day, i feel tired (havent been getting much sleep though) kind of muscle aches (like when you have a cold) i always feel hot like flushed or something and when i feel my head it feels really hot to me, i feel like dizzy all the time like my eyes cant focus (feel like im going to fall over) Am i having a relapse? I'm in the school musical and ive been REALLY REALLY busy...am i just worn out or possibly having a relapse? I want to tell me mum and have a blood test but the musical is in a week and my mum will pull me out if i have it so i just want to get through it and when its over if i still feel weird then i will go and get a blood test. HELP!!

Answer: I don't think you're having a relapse. If you've alredy had it , your body has produced antibodies that fight the virus if you come into contact with it again.It is very rare to get glandular fever twice. It's very important that you tell someone how your feeling and get treated .

Question: Can you help diagnose my childs illnesss? 9 year ol female, 3 1/2 weeks ago diagnosed with RSV, turned into mycroplasma, treated with 2 rounds of antibiotics and steroids,breathing treatments, iv for dehydration. still complains of stomach ache (treated last week with previcid thinking pain caused from anitbiotics) head ache and very tired, some loss of appetite, no fever, not mono, good bloodwork, chest sounds clear. she may feel good and seem to be getting better for a day or two then relapse and fatigued again. 9 year ol female, 3 1/2 weeks ago diagnosed with RSV, turned into mycroplasma, treated with 2 rounds of antibiotics and steroids,breathing treatments, iv for dehydration. still complains of stomach ache (treated last week with previcid thinking pain caused from anitbiotics) head ache and very tired, some loss of appetite, no fever, not mono, good bloodwork, chest sounds clear. she may feel good and seem to be getting better for a day or two then relapse and fatigued again. She has been to two doctors in 4 weeks with one hospital visit for the dehydration.

Answer: Shouldn't you be asking her doctor? Don't guess based on answers from strangers in a forum. KNOW based on the accurate answer of her doctor. He/she is the one who knows her more than us. This is your daughters health/life, not something I would want to risk with strangers.

Question: microbio help please? Choices: Brucellosis, malaria, relapsing fever, rocky mountain spotted fever, Ebola hemorrhagic fever The patient’s fever spikes each evening. Oxidase-positive, gram-negative cocci were isolated from a lesion on his arm. What is your diagnosis? The patient was hospitalized with fever and headache. Spirochetes were observed in her blood. What is your diagnosis?

Answer: OK, the first key word is spirochetes. Spriochetes come in few diseases, but two of them are, Syphilis and Lyme disease, Brucellosis often shows up with Lyme disease, because the ticks carry the bacterium. So I am going to say your first choice is Brucellosis. But now the lesion on the arm? What would cause that, Lyme disease? The patient's fever spikes each evening, means he has had more than one evening, so we rule out Ebola. Relapsing fever, aha, relapsing fever can be traced to Borrelia which also goes with Lyme disease and is one of the diseases that has sprochetes. I may be wrong, but I am going to go with either Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, both of which are caused by ticks. Since Lyme disease is not mentioned in your list, study Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Hope this helps.

Question: Has anyone had a relapse of the winter vomiting virus? ie. you were sick and stuck on the loo, suffered a fever and headache, recovered only to go down with it again. I had been feeling better for 2 days, but now suddenly feel hot and queasy again.

Answer: I was extremely sick over Christmas.....began to feel better towards the new year....then about 7-10 days into January I got sick again w/ the same damn thing again! I hate the puke-ies. Hope you feel better soon.

Question: What can you make yourself eat when you're so sick & haven't eaten proper food for days? I've having a malaria relapse (fever, chills, nausea etc) and can only handle fluids. I normally have a great appetite. The only real food I have been able to eat in 3 1/2 days has been a potato, a bowl of yoghurt ice cream, a bread slice, a pear and a slice of pizza. Yesterday and today all I have had is licorice and tea and can't face eating anything else and am too weak to cook. But the doctor says I have to eat, even just plain bread. yuk yuk yuk. Can I survive on licorice for another day? What can you make yourself eat when you feel like you can't eat? Please tell me what to eat - something easy. Thanks :) I'm at home looking after myself but can get relatives to do deliveries after work

Answer: I always try and eat fruit salad sometimes with or without yogurt sometimes your stomach wont take the dairy. I buy it if I can if not just sit with a bowl of fruit and slice it up as I go plenty of melon and berries. I hope you feel better.

Question: Is the psychology of Doctors in India changing? I am fed up with their attitude.? I'm nt happy with docs for the past few years, atleast in India. I've found that wen I go to a doc, they don even care to listen to what I have to say. It is a kno-all attitude. They prescribe something ,ask u to just eat it. Once I asked a doc wat was the problem, and he wouldn't answer! All he had to say was take these pills;it will be alright. Once I went to the extent of saying I din come 4 a prescription; jus tell me what's rong with me. Note:this is not wrt one doc, it is my exp with many , some from good hospitals My aunt had a similar experi when she had an xray taken.Being a biology teacher had a doubt why formation of one bone was in an odd way. The doc without speaking, ordered xray of the other arm and then showed her: see they are same. so it is ok! just to prove a point!!! as if talking to a moron!!! MY FRIEND is now sick. fever relapsed twice. But she is not willing 2 go 2 a doc watever i say.Bcoz she doesnt like the "I KNO ALL, U KNO NOTHING" ATTITUDE!!!ur views,exp?

Answer: You may be right,I too have heard of such callousness and absence of basic ethics of the Medical Profession among practising Medical Practitioners.In fact, such doctors could create fresh disorders, known as 'iatrogenic' i.e.,doctor induced ,disorder! A true doctor must be 1. Holistic( consider individual as a whole, not just the symptoms but his thoughts, emotions,desires also as they are all linked), 2.Patient centred(rather than doctor centred,technique centred,medicine centred), 3.make patient self reliant(rather than doctor dependent forever!) and,4. Service oriented.