I came off of abx in August, after on and off treatment for 14 months. Felt pretty well for almost a month before getting sick with what I thought was a stomach virus. It kept lingering, never going away completely. After numerous tests (CT, blood tests, upper and lower GI scope), I was diagnosed with a positive EBV test. Tested negative for mono, but liver enzymes were elevated and liver and spleen enlarged. My question....is anyone aware of some connection between the EB virus and Lyme? I know my immune system is still not what it was prior to getting infected, and am wondering if somehow this illness is related to the lyme. I'd appreciate any comments/experiences any of you could offer. Thanks.
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Posted by stymielymie (Member # 10044) on :
almost everybody in the country will test positive for Epstein barr, herpes simples and many other viruses.
most of these were originally obtained in childhood and anitbodies are still present in the body. epstein barr and most viruses will come forth from there secret hidden location when the body is under stress or immune deficient. ie. cold sores, herpes simplex
most viruses hide in the nerve ending in our body and stay inert until something activates them to full sattus.
most all lyme patients will show eb virus positive for there whole life.
the diagnosis of any viral disease must also be from symptoms and not tests. tests just tell you the antibodies are in your system, nothing else.
eb virus can be very dangerous as an adult and should be taken very seriously. eb can convert to lymphomas such as hogkin's lymphoma. mono in adults can be very debilitating and can lead to other issues.
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