I'd be interested in hearing experiences with that as well ...

I would be too as I am about to see an Infectious Disease Specialist for Epstein Barr and CMV. I know antiviruls will be recommended.

Have been on Valtrex for a few days. No noticeable side effects-maybe some mild digestive disturbances but they may be unrelated. I am about to bump up the daily dose. I know someone else who has taken it long term and has had no problems with it AND says that after a couple of months, when it really kicks in, it has a significant effect on energy and symptom relief. Combined with a healthy lifestyle of course. No magic pills yet!

There's a discussion posted called "Weblink that might be usefull" Dr. Bell answers very good questions for CFIDS and antiviral medications are addressed on this discussion. Go take a peek!

I was prescribed Amantadine by my GP about three years ago.
After a few months of taking it and no signs of improvement, i started to have circulation problems. My legs took on the appearance of corned beef. Not a pretty site lol. I showed my GP but he continued to prescribe them to me. I became concerned and sort advice from a pharmacist. He was very insistant that i stopped taking them immediately. He even took my details and said that in cases like this he had to write a report. I'M not sure were tne report went.My legs returned to normal pretty quickly. I don't want to put anyone off trying them. I am sensitive to some medications.Ali.x.

I recently had shingles and took antivirals for it. I really don't know what worked as I also took the Miracle Mineral Supplement. This is chlorine dioxide and I was not doing too badly on just the MMS but I was afraid if I didn't take the antiviral I would regret it because shingles are so painful and can last for a long time. Mine went away in about ten days and it was painful but not unbearable. I also put the MMS on topically. That stuff is amazing.