Goopster24 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 (edited) So the last couple of days I have been feeling quite weak and all. I have had a very bad throat, a fever, stomach and breathing issues, coughing a lot, and headaches. I have a very hard time sleeping last night and decided to see the doctor today. He tested for strep; negative. Mono; negative. However, he did say that my platelet count is significantly low and that usually means you are "on the verge of mono." He said I need to come in early next week to check again for mono and make sure the platelet count is ok. Am I gonna get mono no matter what or can I do something to fight it right now? Edited June 20, 2006 by Goopster24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Weird, my boss was diagnosed with mono a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Get a lot of sleep. Consider your current life style. If your not eating well, not getting good rest start reversing that. Link..... A very good friend of mine in college was run down, partying too much, yada-yada. He got TB!!! That was ~35 years ago and he still takes meds for it! Not trying to scare you, just givin' facts/experience! Keep in close touch w/ your Doc!!!! Do what he says!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 If you went to the doctor already, why didn't you ask him rather than a few numbskulls on a fantasy football message board? No offense to the numbskulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Get a lot of sleep. Consider your current life style. If your not eating well, not getting good rest start reversing that. Link..... Keep in close touch w/ your Doc!!!! Do what he says!!! Good info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 If you went to the doctor already, why didn't you ask him rather than a few numbskulls on a fantasy football message board? No offense to the numbskulls. I'm sure just for some extra info, some of OUR life experiences, etc. I see no problem w/ that. There are NEVER enough sources/resources when one is sick, under stress, needs an opinion for a personal problem or computer problem or any problem. Hell, w/o that there would be no reason for the tailgate! Good info here. TY....Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Mono sucks, I had it in college. If you do develop it then I recommend getting plenty of rest. Actually, mono will MAKE you get plenty of rest. I remember that it use to take me 15 mins to walk up 2 flights of steps because I was so damn tired. The fatigue will last for about a month or two and I know it took a good 3 or 4 months before I felt 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 If you went to the doctor already, why didn't you ask him rather than a few numbskulls on a fantasy football message board? No offense to the numbskulls. As a numbskull who had mono in college, it sucks! Get lots of sleep and drink lots of water. In that order! On the plus side, you will get to watch a lot of Price is Right for the 1-2 hours per day you are awake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 As a numbskull who had mono in college, it sucks! Get lots of sleep and drink lots of water. In that order! On the plus side, you will get to watch a lot of Price is Right for the 1-2 hours per day you are awake. good info here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 So does that mean that you are not going to NY to see the Yanks and Braves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 So does that mean that you are not going to NY to see the Yanks and Braves? Haha, thanks for the concern. I no doubt still plan on going to New York to see the Yankees-Braves game and the NBA draft; I technically don't have mono yet but it's not looking good.... I'm gonna suck this one up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 sometimes your body just say's..... F-YOU.... .....make the changes mentioned above.....going to a Doctor first instead of the Tailgate was pretty careless......... ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm gonna suck this one up . That's probably how you got mono in the first place! Stop "sucking" on infecting thingies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm gonna suck this one up . That's funny. If you get mono, you won't be sucking anything up. I got it right around Mardi Gras and tried to tough it out. I lasted 3 mins. Trust me, the tough guy attitude will not work with mono. Take your fatigue right now and multiple it by 100. That's mono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Rosie O'Donnell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm unbearably cold.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm unbearably cold.... You're turning into a I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 You're turning into a I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of?. So Goopster, I was away for a week or so. What's the scoop on your mono, NY trip, and the tatt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Get a lot of sleep. Consider your current life style. If your not eating well, not getting good rest start reversing that. Link..... A very good friend of mine in college was run down, partying too much, yada-yada. He got TB!!! That was ~35 years ago and he still takes meds for it! Not trying to scare you, just givin' facts/experience! Keep in close touch w/ your Doc!!!! Do what he says!!! I didn't even know they had college back when you were in college... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Face it, you're gonna die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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