If anyone can help-Thank You!

Is there a connection? No.

Here’s one reason why. EBV only lasts in the body for no more than 2 years and that’s in severe cases. Most people only have it for about 6 months.

There’s no way you could’ve had it 5 years ago muchless now. Once the body overcomes EBV – or any virus – it builds antibodies to protect itself. You are not at risk for contracting it again.

Initially it was believed that EBV was connected somehow to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but they are two completely different illnesses. The bottom line is that EBV is really just an expanded version of mono – they are both herpes viruses.

http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/fibromyalgia/fibrofs.htm

That’s a good place to learn more about Fibromyalgia. It is *not* a form of arthritis, just a relative. I’d love to elaborate but I’ve got to be a good answer fairy and keep it movin. Ask a specialist if you have further questions.

Best wishes.

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