What are some good home remedies to help cure MONO?!?!?

Question

Ok, so I'm 25 years old and I've been feeling kinda sick for a while. I went to the doctor yesterday and after doing some tests, she said that I have mono! GREAT! :o\

I just started law school....I dont have time to be sick at home with mono. The doc said there's no medicine she can give me to cure it...I just have to wait it out.

Do you know of any home remedies which might help me? I'll try anything. I'm already trying to rest alot and drink fluids. What else should I do?

I wanna get over this sooner than later. I'm veru fatigued and I want to snap out of it ASAP! And my throat hurts alot...its like torture when I swallow.

Any suggestions?! Thanks!

Answer 1

Unfortunately your doctor is right...there is no cure for mono.  I know you're not going to want to hear this, but the best way for you to deal with this, is to rest it out.  Your body is right now in the middle of an epic war on a microscopic level.

I got mono earlier last year during my first year of Grad School in Molecular Genetics, and some tips for me to deal with it were to rest while I could, drink tea with honey and lemon, and avoid things with excess caffeine. Avoid any strenuous exercise, and sexual activity, since those will just make you weaker.  Keep moving, even if you're really tired, avoid driving long distance, and keep your mind active.

It's going to be a struggle, but if you follow at least some of my tips you'll be fine :).