Those who suffer from fatigue may not realize they have the EBV virus. EBV is the same virus that causes mononucleosis, referred to as “mono” also called the “kissing disease.” You do not have to have mono to be exposed to EBV. You might have had what you thought was a cold and it was really an EBV virus. EBV can include symptoms of fatigue, swollen glands, joint pain, fever, and chills. Some people can resolve the acute infection of the virus but be riddles with lasting fatigue. Others can have a reactivated and could be a cause of their underlying fatigue symptoms.
If you are tired often it is important to look at EBV antibodies in the blood for an infection. If your levels show you have had a past infection, but your levels are so high you may have a reactivation of the virus and therefore need appropriate treatment. Naturopathic medicine has a multitude of treatments and modalities to address EBV and feel vibrant once again.