Mono

Tango one-six · Post by **Tango one-six** » August 3rd, 2004, 6:56 am

Doc,
I have had Mono for the past month and I am scheduled to go to OBC next week. I am not allowed to be on profile when I report and my uncle (vietnam vet) told me the army may kick me out for having mono. Is this something I can suck up or should I tell them?
Thanks Doc

Tango one-six · Post by **Tango one-six** » August 3rd, 2004, 8:23 am

No meds for mono, just stick it out.
I feel great although I can tell my liver is swollen like the docs said it would. The risk is I may damage my liver or spleen but I will risk that if it means not getting kicked out. I know I can pass the APFT, but pass it good enough for a Ranger slot will probably be out.

I'll let my old ROTC cadre know and find out if I can get the next OBC without losing RS or 18th ABN
Thanks for the input Ranger Sobersides

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » August 3rd, 2004, 8:27 am

Don't fuck around with that shit.

Rock Island Ranger · Post by **Rock Island Ranger** » August 3rd, 2004, 8:34 am

I had Mono. Never was my ass kicked so brutally in my life. While you may feel OK, energy reserves get very low, very quick. Any damage to the spleen can cause....death. Ie....Obstacle cource, hand to hand, ect....be very careful. I was in the Army when I got it but I was never approached about getting discharged. Relapses can happen if you dont take care of it. As above said, there is no medication for it per se, just the treating side issues. Good luck.

Tango one-six · Post by **Tango one-six** » August 3rd, 2004, 8:37 am

yikes

I'll take the appropriate actions. Thanks Rangers

Creeping Death · Post by **Creeping Death** » August 3rd, 2004, 9:08 am

You'd better not fuck with that shit. I've had it twice, except the first time I had it, I had a wierd strain with a long German name. Basicly, it's just like mono but can be spread through casual contact, just like the flu can. they quaranteened my ass for over six months, which is how long it took be to beat it.

I have never been so weak in my life. A simple walk to the kitchen required a rest period prior to the retunr trip to the couch, and I spent the better part of half a year flat on my fuckin' back. No joke.

If you've got that shit, you'd better get over it before you do anything else - no matter what. It ain't nuthin' to fuck with.

Tango one-six · Post by **Tango one-six** » August 3rd, 2004, 9:16 am

I report on 19 Aug, I have already seen a doctor and got the blood test so I shouldn't have to do that again. I think I will tell them when I report.
Shit sucks, I was all motivated and ready kick ass, now I got to be a chairborne ranger, the weird part is I have plenty of energy, just a small pain in my stomach.

ChipOnShoulder · Post by **ChipOnShoulder** » August 5th, 2004, 11:02 am

Go on profile immediately and get the meds. Get your orders ammended to start at a later date. Don't mess around with this shit!! It can kill you. And why would you want to suck it up and drive on in OBC????? Go healthy, refreshed and with a sound mind!!! There will be plenty of times to suck it up so don't worry about this one.

Doc Cook

PS: Just to add some spice to this matter:
It would look real stupid to get killed in training while there are wars going on in the middle east. Don't be stupid!!!! Especially over some shit like mono!