I was told tonight that I tested positive for ebstein Barr virus after my husband did research for me and had me specifically request I get blood work done for this when I went for my annual physical exam. I am 46 and have been married 17 years. I can never recall having mono symptoms. I have been feeling awful for years and was told its Fibromyalgia but am to the awful point of being unable to stand without pain these days and carry a seat with me at all times in case there is no place to sit. I also can't stand for long periods of time without needing to sit or my back and neck start hurting more and more. I have had shingles three times, and just feel overall flu like symptoms very often. A typical fibromyalgia patient exercises a little and feels better. Not me. Anyway, The nurse today said I'm being referred to an infectious disease specialist. She said this is good news in a. Way because it at least explains why I feel so awful. Can you tell me if symptoms may go away and is this something I live with now forever if it's been in me for years and how this is treated?