QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller,
My blood tests came back positive for Epstein-Barr. My Dr. has prescribed Wellbutrin. I've researched symptoms, but I do not have sore throat or swollen glands; just dizziness, fatigue, headache and high blood pressure (after years of very low pressure). Is it possible that Epstein-barr is not the correct diagnosis? Could another health problem mimic the virus?
ANSWER:
Chronic fatigue can come from many sources, and chronic Epstein Barr infections is a
highly controversial topic. My
Newsletter on Chronic Fatigue
goes into this at length.
Wellbutrin is primarily for depression, and for impulsive/hyperactive behavior for ADHD. I
highly recommend you do the
screening test I use for my
patients to give you clues regarding other possible diagnoses.
