I just bought some vitamins D3 from Blackmores, it's suppose to strengthen our immune system.

200? 400? Low strength of most vitsupps here mostly rip-off.  Supermarket D in USA commonly 5000 units. year's supply in one bottle. I break into half or quarter, like it lasts "forever" !

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22226960/
A new triple combination therapy.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/11366542

Sorry to bump this up, but how long does EBV lasts in the body and is there any clinics which can diagnosed this?

I have just gotten back from business trip and had some promiscuous moments been having really bad sore throat, body feels heaty and achy, headache for about 3-4 days now. After some initial research, it sounds similar to this...

Don't overreact, maybe just a regular flu or fever. Which country you went? Could it be dengue?

Stress, depression, lack of sleep may trigger EBV and once strike, you'll get all sorts of nasty symptoms, there's nothing one can do but to have plenty of rest, don't fight it. Mine triggered several months ago, symptoms still lingering but getting better. There's no way to get rid of it once we have it in our body, anyway studies reported 95% of the population have it.

You may want to go hospital for check-up, share with them your symptoms and asked if they can do a blood screening.

Sorry to bump this up, but how long does EBV lasts in the body and is there any clinics which can diagnosed this?

I have just gotten back from business trip and had some promiscuous moments been having really bad sore throat, body feels heaty and achy, headache for about 3-4 days now. After some initial research, it sounds similar to this...

It also sounds similar to viral flu (influenza) infection.

Yeah, it does sound like it but it's been 4 days and I still haven't recover. A bit worrying..

Any cough/sneezing?

If u're worried, u might want to go to the govt clinic for a blood test. It's just RM1 per consultation.

Slight cough, sneezing yes.. having runny nose and nasal congestion with minimal phlegm. You mean Klinik Kesihatan?

You have cough, you have sneezing. Most likely a flu.

Yes, Klinik Kesihatan.

Hopefully it is and doens't caught any other viruses. Can't remember when was the last time I got so sick that's why I'm worried.

Does this cause prolong flu like illness?

This topic is awareness on Epstein-Barr-Virus, I'm sure many of us have not even heard of it, I'm one of them but research shows 95% of the population already infected with it. This is how it got started, few months back I started experiencing periodic chest pain, 2 weeks ago I was hit with various symptoms that pretty much place me in bed for few days. I consider myself a healthy person (Height 1.72, weight 68kg.)

Below are the symptoms.

*Extreme thirst
*Chronic fatigue
*Foggy brain - unable to focus
*Dizzy spell
*Anxiety attack
*Muscle ache
*Joint pain
*Sore throat
*Depression
*Blurred vision
*Swollen lymph node
*Fever

Looks pretty bad right? My initial research narrowed these symptoms to Diabetes, HIV and Cancer. Told myself to keep a cool head and drew my courage to face my fear. Diabetes and Cancer can be treated from early detection, at least there's still hope. HIV victims can also survive up to 30 years with daily medication but comes with a side effects, look at Magic Johnson, he is still alive and well.

After all the delays, I went ahead to make an appointment for full body check-up. Took 3 days for results to come back, it shows that I'm perfectly fine except my Uric acid is a little high.

HIV Ag/Ab screening - Non-Reactive
Hepatits A Virus - Non-Reactive
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C) - Non-Reactive
Heart X-ray - Good
Lungs X-ray - Good
Urine test - Good

I was delighted and surprised for not contracting any chronic diseases but that doesn't explain my symptoms, so I began to question the doctor but he merely brushed it off as a mild infection that will go away with time. I started my research as not too convinced, after scrutinizing my report, I saw;

Anti-EBV-VCA (Iga)              -----      Negative <0.8                 -----          My result - 0.83

Further research shows I'm a victim of EBV. Part of the herpes family that can be transmitted through saliva, sharing of cups etc. This virus will stay dormant for a long period of time till it's reactivated. I finally narrow the answer to my sickness, all symptoms matched.

This is not a chronic disease and currently there's also no vaccine and cure. Just have to live with it, one must keep a healthy lifestyle, excise, consume plenty of fruits with high antioxidant to keep this virus from reactivating. For those suffering from these symptoms, please get your blood tested, don't let the sudden bouts of attack take you off guard.

Cheers and stay healthy

This topic is awareness on Epstein-Barr-Virus, I'm sure many of us have not even heard of it, I'm one of them but research shows 95% of the population already infected with it. This is how it got started, few months back I started experiencing periodic chest pain, 2 weeks ago I was hit with various symptoms that pretty much place me in bed for few days. I consider myself a healthy person (Height 1.72, weight 68kg.)

Below are the symptoms.

*Extreme thirst
*Chronic fatigue
*Foggy brain - unable to focus
*Dizzy spell
*Anxiety attack
*Muscle ache
*Joint pain
*Sore throat
*Depression
*Blurred vision
*Swollen lymph node
*Fever

Looks pretty bad right? My initial research narrowed these symptoms to Diabetes, HIV and Cancer. Told myself to keep a cool head and drew my courage to face my fear. Diabetes and Cancer can be treated from early detection, at least there's still hope. HIV victims can also survive up to 30 years with daily medication but comes with a side effects, look at Magic Johnson, he is still alive and well.

After all the delays, I went ahead to make an appointment for full body check-up. Took 3 days for results to come back, it shows that I'm perfectly fine except my Uric acid is a little high.

HIV Ag/Ab screening - Non-Reactive
Hepatits A Virus - Non-Reactive
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C) - Non-Reactive
Heart X-ray - Good
Lungs X-ray - Good
Urine test - Good

I was delighted and surprised for not contracting any chronic diseases but that doesn't explain my symptoms, so I began to question the doctor but he merely brushed it off as a mild infection that will go away with time. I started my research as not too convinced, after scrutinizing my report, I saw;

Anti-EBV-VCA (Iga)              -----      Negative <0.8                -----          My result - 0.83

Further research shows I'm a victim of EBV. Part of the herpes family that can be transmitted through saliva, sharing of cups etc. This virus will stay dormant for a long period of time till it's reactivated. I finally narrow the answer to my sickness, all symptoms matched.

This is not a chronic disease and currently there's also no vaccine and cure. Just have to live with it, one must keep a healthy lifestyle, excise, consume plenty of fruits with high antioxidant to keep this virus from reactivating. For those suffering from these symptoms, please get your blood tested, don't let the sudden bouts of attack take you off guard.

Cheers and stay healthy