how long are you sick for if you have mono?
961025
Well I had mono and I could not return to normal activity for about 5 weeks,  but I had a severe case I was hospitolized and everything but I think a normal case lasts for about 3-4 weeks!  The advice I can give you is rest, drink lots of fluids, and if you didnt go see a doctor yet you need to go see a doctor so you can go on antibiotics and get yourself better!  I hope you feel better soon!!  Lots of Luck!
899406
In the US it is more commonly called mononucleosis or mono. I found the following info. about that here:\n\nGlandular fever often starts with a few days of mild symptoms, including headache, and tiredness. The major symptoms then develop, and may last seven to twenty one days. They vary in how badly they affect you, but usually include a fever, sore throat, and tiredness, along with aches and pains all over the body. \n\nThis phase of the illness may last a few days to a few weeks. It is accompanied by tender enlargement of the glands (the lymph glands or lymph nodes) which are around the body to help defend against infection. \n\nA small number of people (about one in ten) develop a faint red rash on the trunk and limbs. Sometimes the liver may become inflamed (hepatitis), even to the extent of making you go yellow (jaundiced). \n\nAfter the worst of the initial symptoms have passed, most people continue to feel tired all the time, and easily exhausted. This is frequently accompanied by depression. \n\nAfter a period of weeks or months, most people return to normal.
518417
A cold can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks, but the worst days will be the first three to four.\nhttps://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=358\n\nColds usually start two to three days after the virus enters the body and symptoms last from several days to several weeks.\nhttp://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/respiratory/cold.htm\n\nThe entire cold is usually over all by itself in about 7 days, with perhaps a few lingering symptoms (cough) for another week. If it lasts longer, consider another problem, such as a sinus infection or allergies.\nhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_1053.html\n\nColds usually last 1 to 2 weeks. Sometimes you may get a bacterial infection after a cold, such as an ear infection or sinus infection. \nhttp://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/wha_comcold_crs.htm
496096
Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus.  The virus remains in your body for life.  Most people develop the necessary antibodies to resist getting mono again.  If 2 people have mono and kiss, nothing will happen.  Since mono is a virus, it will run it's course generally in 1-2 months.
1000844
Usually about 6 months from the time of diagnosis, but it can vary anywhere from a few days to 12 months.  It depends on the person, how long they have had it, where it has spread from, where it might have originated, etc.
569134
I've heard both theories as well, I had mono a few years ago, I didn't fully feel well for about 6 months. I had no energy, and tired very easily. Just take it easy, get A LOT of rest. There is nothing you can really do except make yourself comfortable. Hopefully your symptoms won't last that long, mine lasted about 3 weeks, and then I was just really tired...feel better!!!
148354
sweet echinacea, vitamin C pills, any homeopathic sore throat sprays, NyQuil, and force him to drink water no matter how bad it hurts. I got over my mono this week. I only missed 4 days of work. I got it Sunday 19th and and now I just have a minor sore throat. I also cannot stop yawning, don't know if that has anything to do though. Also make sure he tries to get better. Letting him rest doesn't mean let him sleep all day. Let him get up, watch a movie, walk around the house, do stuff he would normally do with free time. I think that helped me.
331610
Mono suppresses the immune system,leaving the person both contagious and susceptible to other illnesses. My brother had mono tonsillitis, strep all at the same time he lost a ton of weight even under the doctors care and missed 3 months of school, another friend was about the same and even had clumps of hair falling out. Some people barely notice mono, it just leaves them tired and maybe a little more prone to cold and other viruses. My son just had mono, he was in and out of school before we knew what he had, series of flu, bad colds sore throat ear infection ect followed.He missed 27 school days and all but his first wrestling meet and lost 7 of his 104 pounds.Mono can cause the spleen to become enlarged also. We are told he needs to be cautious around others for 18 months as he could possibly still spread the virus. But will it kill you friend? probably not because he is under medical care, eating and drinking and able to rest. But do him or her a favor, if you are allowed to visit don't stay so long as to tire him out and stay away if you are ill. But do call, write and understand if they are too tired to be good company.
539736
i had mono for three weeks and i had absolutely no appetite and it was somewhat like the flu just worse. High fever, fatigue, swolen glands, and pale skin.
552344
I had an extreme case of Mono when I was in high school. My liver and spleen became so large, that I could not do any activity for a month. It took me several months to get better. That was 20 years ago. I am now a sonographer, and have occasionally taken a peek at my liver and spleen, and they look completely normal. I have had several blood tests over the years as well, and again, those all come out normal.
578791
Fever, sore throat, swollen glands in the neck, fatigue lasting several days to a few weeks. See you doctor.
416583
Hi, \n\nHope you don't get it!  Mono, also known as the "kissing" disease, has the following symptoms:\n\nFever, which may range from 101 °F(38.3 °C) to 104 °F(40 °C), and chills. \nSore throat, often with white patches on the tonsils (which may resemble strep throat). \nSwollen lymph nodes all over the body, especially the lymph nodes in the neck. \nSwollen tonsils. \nHeadache or body aches. \nA lack of energy and fatigue. \nLoss of appetite. \nPain in the upper left part of the abdomen, which may indicate that the spleen has become enlarged. \n\nTake care!
765340
"Mono, also known as mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Once someone has been infected, the virus stays in the body for the rest of that person's life and may even reappear in the saliva from time to time. However, the person usually won't get mono symptoms (like being tired all the time, a sore throat, fever, and loss of appetite) again — at least not from mono."
37326
Could be strep throat! \n\nLook at your tounsils- are they inflamed? Is there a foriegn substance coming from them?\n\nI had mono and strep throat all at one time- it was horrible.\n\nHope you feel better! Take Care...Danae
680918
Infectious mononucleosis (mono) or glandular fever is often called the kissing disease. The label is only partly true. Kissing can spread the virus that causes this disease, but more commonly coughing, sneezing, or sharing a glass or cup transmits mononucleosis. It's not highly contagious.\n\nMononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, although similar signs and symptoms are sometimes caused by cytomegalovirus. Full-blown mono is most common in adolescents and young adults. Young children usually have minimal symptoms, and the infection often goes unrecognized. In lesser developed countries, mononucleosis is more frequently acquired at a young age, so classic mono signs and symptoms aren't as common as in developed nations.\n\nMono usually isn't very serious, although the virus remains in your body for life. Most people have been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus by the time they're 35 years old and have built up antibodies. They're immune and won't get mononucleosis again. Treatment mostly involves bed rest and getting adequate fluids.
41579
Yes it can cause it, but not always. I was constantly tired for a long time and went to the doctor and he tested me for everything under the sun and tried to then tell me that I was mentally ill. I kept telling him that I had TWO bad bouts of Mono in my life. FINALLY he tested me for Epstein Barr virus antibodies. Epstein Barr is the same as mono, which is short for infectious mononucleosis. An antibody is something your body usually produces when it is trying to fight off something, but after the virus goes away, usually the antibodies will lie dormant. Well, I had no virus in my blood, but I had TONS of the antibodies, still running around in my bloodstream. This can and does cause Chronic Fatigue Immune Disorder.
559862
diarhea, vomiting, chills, nausea, stomach ache/cramps, fever are the common ones. they usually clear up on their own within 12-48 hours.\n\nif you have trouble breathing, speaking, moving are seeing things double, you need to go to a hospital immediately. \n\nsymptoms depend on what organism caused it.