Yes its true. The doctor thinks i have mono =_=
Yesturday my lymph nodes enlarged and kinda irrated. My mom thought I had strep throat.
Sooo we go off to the doctors and I get a strep test, which consist of taken a long cotton swab and swab the back of my throat. I didnt even gag :]
And it came up negative. So my coolio doctor ( dont remember his name but he was chill ) said i could have Mono. I have all the freakin symptumes.
Track season is out. Not that I'm crying. Personally I hated doing Track. I only did it cause my dads the coach and he basically made me. And P.E is out for a while. Cause apparently my splein gets inflamed when you have Mono and if I hit it wrong it could like make it go KABOOMY o.o;;
No more kissy with Bud ;_;
ARGH
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH
I'm going to school still, as long I dont lick anyone I'm gewd. lol
Annnd here is a lil article on the said subject from www.familydoctor.org
What is mononucleosis?
Mononucleosis (often called "mono") is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Signs of mono include fever, sore throat, headaches, white patches on the back of your throat, swollen glands in your neck, feeling tired and not feeling hungry.
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How is mono passed?
Mono is not spread as easily as some other viruses, such as the common cold. The mono virus is found in saliva and mucus. It is usually passed from one person to another through kissing, although it may rarely be passed in other ways, such as coughing. Signs of mono usually develop 4 to 6 weeks after you're exposed to the virus. Generally, people only get mono once. It's most common among people 15 to 35 years old.
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How is mono diagnosed?
Your doctor will probably first ask you some questions about your symptoms and then may do blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. One common test used to diagnose mono is called the Monospot test. Sometimes other blood tests are needed if the results of the Monospot test aren't clear.
Does mono have any complications?
Sometimes. The main serious concern with mono is that the spleen will enlarge and even rupture (tear open). The spleen is like a large gland. It's located in the upper part of your abdomen on the left side. It helps filter your blood.
Although a ruptured spleen is rare in people with mono, it's wise to be aware of the signs and call your doctor right away if you notice any of them. Signs of a ruptured spleen include pain in the left upper part of your abdomen (under the left chest), feeling lightheaded, feeling like your heart is beating fast and hard, bleeding more easily than usual and having trouble breathing
