I just returned from seeing my specialist.
I have to travel to see her. While I was south, I stayed with my folks for a few days before my appointment (to rest) and afterwards (to recover) before flying home. Plus it gave me a chance to check-in and visit with my parents.
I saw my specialist last in December.
I had some bloodwork done at the end of Dec. as well. This was before my crash/relapse.
Mostly, my bloodwork was normal (which in some ways is quite frustrating considering how very sick I've been all winter).
However, a reactivated mono (epstein barr virus) infection was present as well as low globulin and a high globulin-albumin ratio. Not quite sure what that indicates but I was told to increase my protein intake significantly.
Also, my specialist gave me Valtrex (an antiviral) to take for a 3-6 month period which may help some with all my viral symptoms. I have tolerated low doses of valtrex in the past, so I hope it does help. Plus, I'm at a point where I just need to try SOMETHING! ANYTHING!
I'll blog again this week when I'm feeling a bit stronger. Lucky me, I also came down with a cold virus the first day of my trip which has me feeling extra exhausted.
Hope everyone is well.
Sounds like the trip was both productive and fun with seeing family and all. I really hope that the antiviral will be helpful with the activated mono virus again. Sounds hopeful!
ReplyDeleteHope this works out for you. I expect the mono and the low protein were responsible for your being so ill. Look after yourself while you recover. Hope is on the horizon!
ReplyDeleteI hope so too Renee and Jo.
ReplyDeleteFun to see family yes, but also pretty sick in bed the whole time.
I was inspired about the promise (for some) of antivirals having watched lecture of Montoya.