#077 Epstein-Bar: Symptoms, Testing & Support with Dr. Kasey Holland

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Dr. Campbell and Dr. Hohn talk with Dr. Kasey Holland. She is a naturopathic doctor who works with patients who suffer from various chronic illnesses.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">We discuss the Epstein-Barr Virus and all of the complications it can cause. Many people are silently suffering from this illness, and it can be difficult to find a health care provider who addresses EBV from all angles. Dr. Holland tells us about her personal struggles with the virus and how it has influenced the way she works with patients outside of the conventional model. Listen as we dive into the symptomatology, how to properly test for it, and what you can do to best support it.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>TOPICS:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dr. Kasey’s journey with Epstein-Barr virus (00:56) </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What is Epstein-Barr virus? (04:59)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The challenges of proper testing (07:30) </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Triggers that reactivate EBV (09:57)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What are the symptoms? (14:12)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Monospot vs full EBV panel (18:47)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The link between concussions & EBV (21:17)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The role of trauma (27:46)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Treatments used to decrease the viral load (31:14)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Where to start w