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September 13, 2025
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Members explored the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus and mononucleosis and a later MS diagnosis, with many sharing stories of having... Read more

Members explored the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus and mononucleosis and a later MS diagnosis, with many sharing stories of having mono in their teens or early twenties before being diagnosed with MS decades later. Several members noted that while the EBV link is compelling and supported by research, not everyone with mono develops MS, and others without a known mono history still received an MS diagnosis, pointing to genetics, other viruses, and additional unknown triggers as likely factors. A recurring theme was the community's curiosity and resilience, with members finding comfort in shared experiences and hope in ongoing research, including a Moderna clinical trial exploring an EBV vaccine.

A MyMSTeam Member

Nah , 90% of the world has had mono , 0.036% has MS , the figures don't equate, I am also aware it may be a contributing factor but just a factor, not a cause.

November 29, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

I HAD MONO 2X ween I was 19, than live went on, got married, had 2 girls, worked and life went on, than I was diagnosed with cancer , life goes on again, worked and han I was diagnosed with MS , so all well because I was diagnosed with MS when I got my job, so worked for 26 years, no drugs and life went on. Than I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart failure. So I started reading about this Epstein Barr virus, Cancer, MS, CH, that about covers it . For me anyway I am 61 now, disabled and doing well Long may it continue.

June 30
A MyMSTeam Member

all traumatic illnesses in childhood can lead to a chronic illness..

October 12, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

again.. all traumatic illnesses we had as a youth could bring on this illness

January 4
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes. I had mono as an adult and missed a month of work. Later developed a rare form of MS. These are all obviously interrelated. Wishing y’all a Merry Christmas! 🎄

December 17, 2025

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