anxious parent

[anderson]

My 18yr old son had a viral infection 3 weeks ago and ever since then he has been sleeping 12 hrs. He is working and feeling so exhausted he comes home from work and goes to bed and doesn't have any dinner i try waking him up but he doesn't want to get up any ideas would be helpful thanks. Anderson xx

[Hidden]

Hello

Sometimes these viral infections can go on for weeks even when you are feeling a lot better , it sounds like it has taken it out of him and sleeping is a good thing but he does also need to eat to help build his strength back up , maybe put it to him you will have his meal ready when he gets in and before he goes to bed he needs to try and eat some as it will contribute to him feeling he has no energy

If you are concerned though it would be a good idea to suggest he see's the Doctor he may be able to give him something or at least suggest something as well as given him the thumbs up that everything is fine which will give you peace of mind because no matter how old they are we still worry when we are their Mum's

Take Care x

[anderson in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for reading my post and replying it means so much and i feel i'm not alone. Took him to the Doctors he is going to do his bloods on Friday, checked his ears did oxygen levels, sounded his chest all was good. Will find out next week on his bloods take care. xx

[Hidden in reply to anderson]

Hello

I am pleased he went as I know you would have worried , try not to though as everything else was clear and blood tests are usually routine and come back fine other than he could be lacking iron maybe which is soon solved with diet or iron tablets but I bet he will be fine

Let us know what the results are when you get them x

[panicker]

Hi Anderson,

Good to hear that he has gone for his bloods now. That should be the plan of action. Please make sure that you take the right help needed from a professional. Like a doctor. However people like me are always here to make you feel talked.

Just to add though, please let me know if your son's symptoms include anything else. Sharing symptoms always helps the doctors to diagnose first hand.

But don't worry. Your son will be just fine. Don't worry

BLISS AND BLESS

PEACE