Glandular Fever... can't start this term

olly300

One thing I strongly advise you to do is ask the consultant in charge of her for a sick note now explaining exactly why she needs it.

A hospital consultant's sick note holds more sway with all organisations than a GPs, due to the fact they are specialists.

They will also take some time to write the note up so you may not get it until she has been out of hospital for 1-2 weeks.

500orbust

I had GF in my last year at uni and after about 3 weeks I started to feel alot better. It was only later that I realised I was still very unwell. It was just that I felt better that at the worse time.
Defer for the year and give her a chance of a good degree. My son was very ill over one Xmas and got a doctor's note thus not sitting 2 exams but he struggled in for the 3rd. Even with the note this did not bump up his grade high enough.
What is one year in her life time - I know that she won't understand this at the moment and will miss her friends but .....

pir

Defer is the only option. From my experience make sure your daughter does not try and rush back to anything. Giving her a full year off will take any pressure off her to rush back thus giving her the time and space for recovery.

Rest and time and she'll be back at it again next year. One other point is that taking a year out might have an effect on her mental/emotional state. Just keep an eye on things. Taking an unexpected year out due to illness can sometimes spark depression or anxiety related issues. I know someone else was shouted down for mentioning potential complications but I think this is something worth thinking about.

hbloomers

I've no real advice, I just hope your daughter feels better soon!

M.E.

OP here.
Daughter is recovering, obviously slowly. She has about one hour a day when she is awake and with-it.
My user name M.E. does indicate that I have M.E. and have to judge my energy day-to-day.
Daughter is going to defer until next year. Totally her decision and because of the internet she has been able to search out life-stories from people in her position. This forum has also helped too. Many thanks.

She has realised that she will not be up and about for about 6 weeks and only when she is well enough will she return to the Uni-town and her flat to find employment so she can be with her friends. As parents we shall have to sort out finances but... support for our children is what we do.

However the elder daughter is showing milder symptoms... eek... so will have a blood test on Monday.

sp1987

M.E. wrote: »

OP here.
Daughter is recovering, obviously slowly. She has about one hour a day when she is awake and with-it.
My user name M.E. does indicate that I have M.E. and have to judge my energy day-to-day.
Daughter is going to defer until next year. Totally her decision and because of the internet she has been able to search out life-stories from people in her position. This forum has also helped too. Many thanks.

She has realised that she will not be up and about for about 6 weeks and only when she is well enough will she return to the Uni-town and her flat to find employment so she can be with her friends. As parents we shall have to sort out finances but... support for our children is what we do.

However the elder daughter is showing milder symptoms... eek... so will have a blood test on Monday.

Best result for her under the circumstances I think. Returning to the university town will probably help her to cope with being off her course too, as she will be able to socialise with the same people....except not have the workload to stop her when she does feel a bit better.

Best of luck to you both (well, all, especially if it is being passed around to others of you!).