I just got out of the hospitol and....

Sorry you have to deal with this. Here are some good vibes to get well soon!

I checked in yesterday- how are you today? Hope you are following up!

Mono is 'thought' to only come from kissing- but, anytime you share items where saliva has been, you run the risk of getting it. It's very common and the local college here has an outbreak about once a year. Sometimes, these diseases that are out there- make us all feel like we're awful people or we did something wrong to deserve it, and that's not at all the case. Most are easily transmitted- all you need is a close cirlce of friends and you have a breeding grounds!

Thank goodness this is one I haven't managed to contract from anyone- I'm the worst about sharing drinks with folks since I have kids. I always have a drink by me and one of them is forever just walking up and grabbing it. I don't get really picky about it unless I've been sick recently- then I warn them I'll give them the cooties if they do.

Originally Posted by Micheleisme My husband took care of the kids yesterday and I know he will take care of them when he is home. He even cleaned up the vomit on the carpet for me. He is being great.

Michele, you are blessed to have him. Mono takes alot of rest so it is really wonderful that your husband is ready to step up. I hope you feel better real soon.

I feel about the same as yesterday. I was dry heaving earlier and I still have the stomache pains. I have been staying in bed mostly. I get up every once in awhile just to move around.
Thankyou for asking.

Originally Posted by cpnqn I checked in yesterday- how are you today? Hope you are following up! Mono is 'thought' to only come from kissing- but, anytime you share items where saliva has been, you run the risk of getting it. It's very common and the local college here has an outbreak about once a year. Sometimes, these diseases that are out there- make us all feel like we're awful people or we did something wrong to deserve it, and that's not at all the case. Most are easily transmitted- all you need is a close cirlce of friends and you have a breeding grounds! Thank goodness this is one I haven't managed to contract from anyone- I'm the worst about sharing drinks with folks since I have kids. I always have a drink by me and one of them is forever just walking up and grabbing it. I don't get really picky about it unless I've been sick recently- then I warn them I'll give them the cooties if they do.

I had mono for four months when I was in high school and never threw up. Have you called your doctor? Also, I had wicked sore throats, tea and popsicles helped me, along with the milkshakes for survival!
Did they tell you stay away from the kiddos?

Hopefully a Good Win will cure You

Originally Posted by MonCherie I had mono for four months when I was in high school and never threw up. Have you called your doctor? Also, I had wicked sore throats, tea and popsicles helped me, along with the milkshakes for survival! Did they tell you stay away from the kiddos?

No they just told me to not share anything with them like drinks and untensils and such.
And no kisses not even on the cheeck. Boy this really sux.
I am calling the dr on monday for a follow up.

Originally Posted by Micheleisme He gave me the pain meds for my stomache pains because I keep getting sharp pains in my stomache and its really painful. I dont know if they normally give someone pain meds for this but he gave them to me so it must be ok to take.

I hope you are right about this. I don't think so though, especially if what he gave has tylenol in it.

I'm glad you'll be calling for a follow up.

Until then rest and a BRAT diet and nothing that your liver needs to work on (meds, booze, etc) This is what they told you for the liver issue and the virus, right? I hope. Sip fluids constantly so you don't get dehydrated.

Feel better soon.

Originally Posted by jjampm I hope you are right about this. I don't think so though, especially if what he gave has tylenol in it. I'm glad you'll be calling for a follow up. Until then rest and a BRAT diet and nothing that your liver needs to work on (meds, booze, etc) This is what they told you for the liver issue and the virus, right? I hope. Sip fluids constantly so you don't get dehydrated. Feel better soon.

They didnt tell me to diet but they did tell me no alchohol. and I have been drinking tons of water.

Originally Posted by Micheleisme They didnt tell me to diet but they did tell me no alchohol. and I have been drinking tons of water.

I was going to mention that. No alcohol. Make sure you do not take any tylenol either unless your doctor says it is OK. Make sure you check with your doctor before taking any of your pills including herbal supplements. Some of those are dangerous for the liver. I hope you feel better soon. I friend got really sick and had to be hospitalized when we were both `8 from that. Did they check your gallbladder with an ultrasound?

Originally Posted by pearlleemay I was going to mention that. No alcohol. Make sure you do not take any tylenol either unless your doctor says it is OK. Make sure you check with your doctor before taking any of your pills including herbal supplements. Some of those are dangerous for the liver. I hope you feel better soon. I friend got really sick and had to be hospitalized when we were both `8 from that. Did they check your gallbladder with an ultrasound?

I had my gall bladder taken out about 8 or 9 months ago.

Oh my! Mono is serious business, sister! Hope you get to feeling better.

hope you feel better soon!