valtrex and cfs

antiviral therapy, homeopathic formulas that target EBV... but more importantly... the majority of FM/CFS patients have BACTERIAL infections and in that case, the pathogen killing treatments are the only treatments that can address this.

I am convinced this stems from the EBV when I had mono. I have been reading about CAEBV and CFS. My feeling is that the EBV has triggered CFS or it has lead to a persistent illness in my system. I do not know where to go from here. I have been to my family doctor several times and he has ruled out other causes of fatigue (e.g. depression, testing thyroids), but I don't seem to be getting any solid answers.

Just make sure Lerner is the last name.. And that the subject is EBV and CFS and Valtrex, and read what his study shows. All I know is I am doing so much better !! I would have never thought a few months back that I would ever feel even half way good again, it's just so good to not feel so sick everyday !!! I did find out if your on Valtrex to drink allot of water !! I am going to have my Kidneys and liver function checked every 3 months for now.

go to: http://www.treatmentcenterforcfs.com/ I was sick (very very sick) for over six years with fibro and md's were unable to help me at all. this website talks about viral causes and says which tests you need and how to treat. You need to be tested for EBV, HHN6, an CMV and Lyme. Then go from there. Read the ENTIRE WEBSITE. It's a lot and don't be put off by CFS (chronic fatigue syndrom). It and fibro are related an all the same thing.

David Bell, a fibro/CFS expert, has commented on this in the past. I wish I still had his quote and the source, but basically... he explained how a person could have mono symptoms and/or possibly CFS after a chemical exposure.

I have been fighting CFS for the past 18 month and do notice symptoms gets worse after drinking coffee and alcohol. Are their any links to CFS and these 2 beverage?

I too suffer from cfs and also have the acid reflux that you have. Although the docs seem to be unsure of whether this is all it is or if it is gastritis or an ulcer. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a symptom of cfs and I have this so I just assumed that it was coming from that. Its all linked to the cfs anyway.I have found no other solution to taking antacid pills. Gaviscon and omepazole sort it out eventually for me.

There are an estimated 2 million people in the U.S. who have Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and 80% of them have yet to be diagnosed. I disagree with your physician. CFS is not a "trash can" diagnosis. This illness is very real and I recently posted in the fibro/CFS forum (I'm one of the Community Leaders there)... the comparisons between MS and CFS. Here is the link: http://www.medhelp.

I have had CFS for 10 years and my ANA is 640 with patterns of always speckled and homogeneous. I have more CFS than I do fibro. I have the fatigue which is severe. I have secondary Raynauds related to my illness. Because of low blood volume my feet turn color when I'm sitting. But when I'm in the cold, my fingers don't turn blue and white. I have the rash on my face, neck and chest. Ever since I got CFS my ANA was always positive.

All of the best research on CFS has not come from the CDC... it has come from other physicians and researchers and non-profit institutes. http://www.medhelp.

I failed my stress test miserably and have to have a catherization procedure and while researching about that, came across an article on the Epstein Barr virus/CFS and heart problems. I had no health problems whatsoever until 4 years ago when I got so sick and when I think I caught the EBV. Then all these problems cropped up. Also, having terrible numbness/tingling in my arms and legs,especially the left side.

I have a ton of girlfriends that have admitted they have herpes, and im still hiding it from everyone, its embrassing! Oh and btw, im on valtrex and I cant live without it!!!! The pain is so much worst! Hope this helps, love and blessings!!

most folks who do, experience it initially when diagnosed and go on valtrex and are incredibly stressed. for most , it does come back. I do know of less than a handful of folks who experienced hair loss while on valtrex, they could find no other cause for it and even after stopping the valtrex the hair loss did not stop. at this point continue to follow up on this with the dermatologist. they are your best bet.

acyclovir is 400mg 2x/day every single day. she will still get recurrences while on daily suppressive therapy regardless of if she's on acyclovir or valtrex, you just take acyclovir more often than you do valtrex.

” By eating the right foods — the types of foods that everyone, not just those with CFS, should strive to eat — we all can give ourselves more natural energy and eliminate tiredness and fatigue. And for those with CFS, following that advice as closely as possible is even more important to getting the chronic fatigue help you need. Foods to Avoid When You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For chronic fatigue patients, the No.

After I posted this I talked to the hospital doc about my negativ test result. She didnt think Valtrex had interferred with the results. I have had "herpes symptoms" four months, taking Valtrex last four weeks. Maybe I could have a new test taken in a couple of weeks when my system is clear of Valtrex? Just to be on the safe side? Just no it is all too confusing. One doc says: HERPES! The other says: no this is not herpes.

s infancy but there is a strong corrolation between the retrovirus and both CFS and prostate problems.

i have generic valtrex but i also have chronic migraine and i feel the valtrex gives me a headache. do u get side effects from valtrex?

Hello all, Very long story here about going to doctors for about 3 years and not getting any answers. Finally, got one answer and that was that I have chronic EBV and they think CFS. My question to anyone who can help is this, where do I go from here? I haven't found a doctor yet that can help. Also, I believe that my other symptoms are indicative of hypothroidism and think there is a link. Any help on that also. It has been a long 3 years of trying to get answers and no one listening.

Hi, I'm 34 have had Chronic fatigue syn for few years, anyway went to cardiology for orthostatic hypotension and they found some ASDs. Have had bubble echo they could see it shunting but could'nt see enough to determine much. In the meantime the Dr keeps telling me it's unrelated to my symptoms, however, after reading on the net the basic symptoms of symptomatic ASDs is chronic fatigue, exersise intolerance, breathlessness, which often appears in 3rd decade of life!!

Thanks for the reply. Well if valtrex doesnt affect the results,wouldnt 55days be enough for conclusion? As doctors say 6weeks is quite enough for antihiv tests except cemotherapy patients?

"Recent reports and publications indicate that in addition to mycoplasmal infections, CFS/ME and FMS patients have other chronic infections caused by other intracellular bacteria and viruses." "Patients with CFS/ME and FMS can also have viral infections that complicate their conditions and cause morbidity. Such infections can occur with or without the bacterial infections described above.

Finally I broke down and in seeking relief on four ocassions and took 2000 mgs of Valtrex and awoke syptom free only to have the symptoms return the following evening. It seemed to help for a short period. Since I had nearly nine months straight without suppressive therapy would it be OK to take the WB now? It has been 26 months since the initial episode. In total I have had at least 11 months without suppressive therapy which includes the first nine months of possible infection.

---- graduated from college in only 3 years and was diagnosed with CFS. He uses supplements, medications and treats yeast and also mycoplasma infections in CFS & fibro patients. Dr. Garth Nicolson (who was recently here... check out the Health Pages!) ---- treated his own CFS like symptoms. He is the founder of The Institute for Molecular Medicine.... here's his very impressive bio: http://www.immed.org/reachus.htm David A. Jernigan. Ph.D.

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