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I was diagnosed with epstein barry's virus four weeks ago. i am still experiencing bouts of extreme fatigue and have gained ten pounds?

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Mononucleosis: This illness varies in duration with the individual. Your weight gain is related to the fact that the profound fatigue interferes with your exercising. Six weeks or longer of illness is not uncommon. Hope you begin to get better soon.

Answered 9/22/2012

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