my fourteen year old son has just been diagnosed w/Epsteins ...

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I do not see an answer to my request and there is alsa duplicate request?
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It appears you have two answers open, to avoid being charged twice I have answered the other entry but I could copy it over here if you prefer. Just let me know

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Here is the answer, let me know if this answers your question.

EBV is one of those conditions where all you can do is manage the symptoms. High dose vitamin C supplements will help the immune system, ensuring he is eating protein and carbohydrate to keep his energy levels up. Plenty of fruit, pureed if necessary. Ice cream and cold drinks are good for the sore throat. If its difficult to swallow then local anaesthetic throat lozenges with benzocaine or lidocaine would be good.

If the inflammation is very bad then steroids are occasionally used.

When he feels like getting up, he will need to take it easy for a few weeks as he will feel really tired eg sports games may really exhaust him.

Recovering from EBV can take up to 4 months but fatigue longer than this will need further investigations.

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I do have answer but
   1. should he see a pediatric infectious disease Dr.
   2. should he be taking anything to boost his immune system....that will be it thank you, Pauline

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on May 1 2006 at 12:49pm

I just posted above, have a look above your last posting

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I do have answer but
   1. should he see a pediatric infectious disease Dr.
   2. should he be taking anything to boost his immune system what do you reccomend....

that will be it thank you, Pauline

No, as long as EBV has been confirmed then he won't need to see his doctor as the disease will just run its course. If he is still feeling very fatigued after a couple of months then a review may be required.

As long as he is otherwise healthy (no previous immune problems), or other medication then there is nothing specific to do regarding his immune system apart from nutrition.

After a couple weeks, this intense sore throat and extreme tiredness will improve and he will feel like being more active again. The important thing is that he takes it easy and doesn't try and rush back to 100% activity straight away.

Best wishes

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