I was diagnosed with GF in the first week of January, but my serious symptoms laster for two weeks around Christmas. I had a very swollen neck, sore throat and lots of tummy pains.
After that, the cold-like symptoms went away and I've just been left with extreme tiredness and occasional stomach pains. Comparatively, my symptoms haven't been that acute - but it's May now, and I've still got it. I've missed a whole term of school because of it, and it just won't go away!
I tried going back to school for two weeks in March but ended up almost passing out because of the fatigue and nausea.
What hasn't helped me:
~ Movement/exercise, which I used to do if I woke up one day and had a bit more energy than usual. DON'T. If you have more energy, go straight back to bed. Rest for at least a week, even if you feel totally normal, and then start thinking about easing yourself into normal activities. Let your body finish it's job.
~ Eating a lot. It probably won't be hard if you're like me and don't have an appetite, but if you can resist eating a lot each day it's probably good to give your liver/digestive system a break. I've stuck with about three basic meals a day - LOTS of veggies (esp. green leafy vegetables), complex carbs (e.g. multigrain bread) and lean proteins (e.g. chicken, fish, chickpeas.) DO NOT overdo it on the sugar. It was Easter a few weeks ago, and so naturally - I had a lot of chocolate. Didn't do me any good, and I went into relapse, again.
~ Avoid alcohol, junk food, weed etc. It's pretty obvious.
What has helped me:
~ Drinking lots of water. Trust me, this is SO important. Aim for three litres a day. It's probably more effective on an empty stomach, so you can 'flush' your digestive system out and let your liver work it's magic.
~ Seeing a natropath. And maybe a nutritionist as well if you're not-so-good in the food knowledge department. The natropath I saw was great - she put me on a month's worth of herbs (they're disgusting, but so worth it.) My symptoms disappeared within about three weeks. Homeopaths are a good option to consider, if you're into that stuff.
~ Acupuncture. This was mainly for regulating my energy levels, working on my lymph system and sore muscles. They work wonders - and it's incredibly relaxing as well! It might be a bit expensive, especially if you plan on having a treatment once a week, but definitely worth it. I personally prefer Japanese-style acupuncturists. Also, if their style doesn't work for you, you can try going to an osteopath or a massage therapist that specialises in clearing the lymphatic system, or something.
~Rest, rest, rest! Read a book. Watch a gazillion movies. Endlessly scroll through Pinterest - I don't know. Do something relaxing! De-stress your mind, just chill-out and appreciate the fact that you've probably got a Go-Chill card handed to you for the next few months of school/uni while you get over glanj. Woohoo!