Mono: Is going to school ok?

[slackerinabox]

So I think that I have mono... I worked with an actress about a month ago who had it and now I feel like crud (no, we didn't make out - I think I drank from her coffee mug by mistake..)... So I've had killer headaches, the chills, a sore throat, and a high fever for the past two days - I've been sleeping for like 18 hours a day too.. Problem is, school is nearly over and I pretty much have to go to college.. Would professors understand or should I just soldier on and go to school? What sucks is that I get the chills even in my 70 degree room- it's freezing outside and I'm just terrified of heading out there..

 

[illusion88]

stay home and beat off to the movies you made with this "actress"?

 

[psydancerqt]

go to the doc and find out if you have mono or not...

do you have white stuff in the back of your mouth?

 

[matt426malm]

Go to a doctor, but yeah I know what you mean having to rearange finals would be a pain.

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
So I think that I have mono... I worked with an actress about a month ago who had it and now I feel like crud (no, we didn't make out - I think I drank from her coffee mug by mistake..)... So I've had killer headaches, the chills, a sore throat, and a high fever for the past two days - I've been sleeping for like 18 hours a day too.. Problem is, school is nearly over and I pretty much have to go to college.. Would professors understand or should I just soldier on and go to school? What sucks is that I get the chills even in my 70 degree room- it's freezing outside and I'm just terrified of heading out there..

If you have mono, you won't be able to go to school. Even if you could, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[Growltiger]

All about mononucleosis



Most cases of mono do not require treatment, but you still need to take care of yourself until the illness goes away.
Get plenty of rest.
Gargle with salt water or use throat lozenges to soothe your throat.
Take nonprescription pain relievers to reduce fever and relieve sore throat and headaches.
Avoid contact sports and heavy lifting for 3 to 4 weeks after you become ill with mono (or until a health professional gives you the go-ahead). Mono can cause your <FONT color=#006699>spleen</FONT> to enlarge, and these activities can increase your risk for injuring your spleen.