Suggest Remedy For Fatigue Caused By Epstein–Barr Virus Infection

Posted on Wed, 13 Jan 2016

Question: I wrote in with a question last week since then my doctor has taken blood test and diagnosed me with epstein barr virus and there is no cure. I feel lousy and really tired is there really nothing I can do but lay around?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unfortunately it is true that there is no permanent cure

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that i am here to help. Unfortunately, there is no cure for EBV and most doctors aim at only treating the symptoms.

EBV presents with episodes, and each episode can be treated with anti-viral medications to help suppress the symptoms. But unfortunately, you cannot permanently get rid of the infection sadly. I am sorry to confirm this, but do not worry about this as it will not cause any major impact on your life ma'am. Speak to your doctor about anti-inflammatory medications that will help relieve many of the symptoms (e.g. corticosteroids) and other medications depending on the presentation.

But if you are on medications (especially anti-viral medications), once the episode is controlled then you can return back to your routine and normal life. So do not think that your current presentation will be present all the time for the rest of your life.

I hope you find my response helpful and once again I am sorry to confirm your fear, but I shall not provide you with any information that is far from the truth. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.

Best wishes.

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