FUO becomes FKO

me looking at my thermometer quizzically

I have good news and bad news. The good news is that my FUO (Fever of Unknown Origin) is now a FKO (Fever of Known Origin). The bad news is the origin. I have been sick for almost two weeks now with a sort of hybrid disease. I've had a combo of Yellow Fever (due to a vaccine I received weeks ago) and Mononucleosis (mono for short). One positive thing is that I am now currently into the full blown mono stage and have lost all signs of yellow fever. Boy, can I find a silver lining, or what?

I am posting this information on my blog about Uganda because there is a chance that this illness could effect my ability to go to Uganda. Mono is a six week disease and everyone reacts to it differently. Right now I am feeling alright but my blood tests from last week indicate that my liver isn't sharing my feelings. My liver levels are high, or something to that affect, and that has to get back to normal before I can take my Typhoid vaccine. All this needs to happen in a matter of weeks. So I'm getting a little concerned. I am going to have another blood test in two weeks and hopefully that will come back normal and I'll be able to get on with my life.

Thank you to so many of you for your prayers and support during this time. I have been very encouraged by all the phone calls and e-mails I have received. I'll keep you posted on how I am doing.