I have been suffering over the past couple of days with some weird symptoms, many of which I would normally put down to as a general nasty cold. However, today it hit me… hard, and I just HAD to go and get some medical help.

Firstly, I decided to call the NHS Direct helpline (0845 46 47), as I was still thinking it was some kind of cold, and didn’t want to go and waste a GP’s time. But when I discussed the situation, with aches and pains all over, and my face starting to swell – they said I really needed to go, and it wasn’t a cold. Problem was, I was in Cambridge trying to focus on Uni work, and my doctor’s were an hour away on the bus.

Eventually, I got home, and got checked out… I was shocked… I could either have Mumps or Glandular Fever. Now, I always thought I had been vaccinated when I was a baby against Mumps, and I saw what happened to my younger brother when he was struck down with Glandular Fever a few years back – so either way, not good.

I will keep you posted on the outcome of the blood tests that should be back within the next 7 – 10 days, which I’ve been told, will confirm what I have. Until then, I have been quarantined until further notice! Oh well! :(