Can you exercise with Epstein-Barr virus?

Light exercise, like casual, short walking, is fine if you feel up to it and don’t have a fever or dizziness. Typically, a mono patient should not return to strenuous exercise or contact sports for a minimum of one, and sometimes two, months.

What do EBV titers mean?

The level of antibody detected in the blood, called the titer, doesn’t have any impact on how long you’ve had the disease or how severe the disease is. The presence of VCA IgG antibodies indicates that an EBV infection has occurred at some time recently or in the past.

How long should an athlete sit out with mono?

Most recommendations support that the athlete with IM should rest for 3 weeks and then begin resumption of light activity.

What does high Epstein-Barr antibodies mean?

Past infection. If you have antibodies to both VCA and EBNA, it means you’ve had an infection in the past. It could have been months or years ago. Most adults have these antibodies, because over 90% of adults have been infected with EBV at some point.

How long after mono can you play sports?

Based on this information, many sports medicine physicians restrict all exercise for the first three weeks of reported symptoms. After three weeks, and once the athlete’s fever is resolved and he or she is feeling better, consideration can be given to gradually returning to exercise and athletics.

Can you do pushups with mono?

It is also important to avoid exercise because too much activity during the first weeks of mono can make symptoms linger longer and be more severe than they otherwise would. This is true whether you initially feel fatigued or not.

Can you lift weights with mononucleosis?

You should avoid heavy lifting and any kind of jarring activity or contact sport for about 1 month. If your spleen is enlarged from the mono, it could rupture if it is hit or strained.

Can you play sports after mono?

“Athletes may resume non-contact play and exercises that don’t include lifting weights 21 days after the onset of mono if their symptoms have vanished, and they can to return to full play after 28 days,” Lafferty advised.

What happens if you exercise with mono?

Participating in contact sports or simply moving around too much can put you at risk for a ruptured spleen, a rare but possible complication of mono. If, despite taking precautions, you experience sharp abdominal pain, confusion, dizziness, fainting or blurred vision, contact your physician immediately.