Hi everyone,
About 6 weeks starting getting headaches ( I suffer from cluster headache). But this headache was different. I went to ER for the headache they gave me pain meds. Went home a week later went to my doctor. He gave pain meds. A week later finally went and saw my neurologist. I told him what was going on. My headaches just didn’t feel right. He asked if my neck hurt. I said yes. But my neck always hurt. Well he sent me to do a spinal tap. ( that was awful). The results came back viral meningitis. I have been off work for 2 weeks now. This has been going on for 6 weeks now. I don’t know if I’m ready to go back yet. Since it is viral my doctor only could give me Tylenol 4 with codeine for the really bad headaches. I am still getting them. But I feel really dizzy and there is so much pressure in my ears. Could someone tell me if they have had this happen. And how long did it last. I think I need to take another week off but not for sure. It has been a very long going on 7 weeks of this crap.
An episode of meningitis extends beyond the hospital stay. You may need further oral anti viral treatment. Personally, I have a recurrent strand of meningitis, so I have had viral meningitis 4 times. Each episode takes a few months to recover from. Some lingering symptoms include balance issues, vision and hearing loss, memory loss, struggle to find words, speech issues, random nerve pains, dull headaches and total exhaustion. It’s very important to rest as long as possible after your hospital stay. If you rest, your body will heal. Avoid stress, adjust your diet to include foods rich in immune system building vitamins.
Thank you so much.