I was diagnosed with mononucleosis "Mono" how bad will it get?

Oooook. I got that once and I felt as though I was going to die. I felt really bad one day, and then the next day was worse. The day after that got better, but was still bad. Doctor said you can have it for weeks and not get symptoms until a while after you get it. I was up all night with fevers and aches. I had really gross infected pocket like things in the back of my throat. It was bad. Luckily for me, I get like a mono flare up every few weeks where I get the symptoms for a few days over and over again! Pretty rare the doctor said. Plus you have to be careful because mono causes you to have an enlarged spleen. Mono sucks. But hopefully since its not too bad for you now, it won't be too bad at all for you.

The average time that mono lasts can range from 3 to 4 weeks. Within the first week is when the worst hits. In my professional opinion, I don't think you will get worse. Your symptoms may start to slowly decrease, and will eventually vanish over time. But for now, follow these instructions:

There is no cure for mononucleosis. But the good news is that even if you do nothing, the illness will go away by itself, usually in 3 to 4 weeks. Because mono is caused by a virus, antibiotics such as penicillin won't help unless you have an additional infection like strep throat. In fact, certain antibiotics can even cause a rash if you take them while you have mono.

Although there's no magic pill for mono, you can do some things to feel better. The best treatment is to get plenty of rest, especially during the beginning stages of the illness when your symptoms are the worst. Put yourself to bed and pass on school, sports, and other activities.

For the fever and aching muscles, try taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Steer clear of aspirin unless your doctor tells you to take it: Aspirin has been linked to a serious disease in kids and teens called Reye syndrome, which can lead to liver failure and death.

If you have a sore throat, chew gum, drink tea with honey, or suck on hard candy or ice pops. Even if you're not hungry, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink lots of water and juices to prevent dehydration. You can get some nutrition and soothe your throat with cold fruit smoothies or low-fat shakes.

When you start feeling better, take it slow. Although you can return to school once your fever disappears, you may still feel tired. Your body will tell you when it's time to rest — listen to it. By taking good care of yourself and resting as much as you need to, you will soon be back to normal, usually within a few weeks.

Doctors also recommend avoiding sports for at least a month after the illness because the spleen (an organ in the body that sits under the left rib cage) is often enlarged temporarily while you are ill. An enlarged spleen can rupture easily, causing internal bleeding and abdominal pain and requiring emergency surgery. Do not participate in contact sports, cheerleading, or even wrestling with your little siblings or your friends until your doctor gives you permission.

As you recover, make sure you don't share the virus with your friends and family. Chances are they will not get the disease from casual contact with you, but you can take a few steps to help them stay germ free. Wash your hands often, cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough, and keep your drinks and eating utensils to yourself. This is one time when your friends and family will thank you for being selfish.

You better take good care of yourself because it can get so bad you may need to go to the hospital. My nephew had to go there and I had it that bad. It was so bad it made me cry to swallow---just horrible! but my folks didn't want to spend the money for the hospital---they never did unless I was literally going to die. But it's possible to die from this. Rest a lot and drink fluids while your throat is okay. Sleep!!!!!!