Seeking Advice on Managing ME/CFS
I (18, FtM) am currently going into my first year of nursing school. I took a year of biology at my previous university, but had to transfer due to wanting to be in nursing. I also recently have been diagnosed with CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and one of the major symptoms I experience is brain fog. This brain fog typically hits around exams (typically in classes when it comes to memorizing formulas), compared to when I'm doing something such as working up on my feet (as I've worked in outdoor environments, leading trips, and at restraunts).
Since I need a 75% or above, I had requested from my psychiatrist and GP for an accommodation request for formula cards (as I have less issues with the brain fog when I have something to jog my memory. I think because being able to jog my memory results in less cognitive load or something. I'm not sure about the science LMAO). However, I'm really beginning to doubt myself and my ability to even be in nursing after my disability cordinator had said roughly "We probably won't be able to do that. Memorizing is a core part of nursing as it relates to patient care. We can't garuntee success."
Anywho, I really need some advice from anyone who might suffer from CFS or fatigue from chronic illness, and how they manage it throughout nursing school. Or just general advice! Thank you so much!!!