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Sleeping for long periods of time make me feel worse! is this normal for a virus? i've been sick for 3 weeks and now i have a sinus infection.

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Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Yes, : This is common for viral illnesses, specifically epstein barr virus. This is thought to be a cause of chronic fatigue.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/27/2013

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A member asked:

Sleeping for long periods of time make me feel worse! is this normal for a virus? i've been sick for 3 weeks and now i have a sinus infection.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Jackson answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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