Menengitis and acupuncture

[Milypaloma]

Hi I would like to know if somebody knows if acupuncture helps for relaxing stiff neck and pain after having menengitis. My brother who Was diagnosed with VM in septiembre 2017 is now on corticoids treatment to reduce Brain inflamation, but pain in neck , back and sudden pain in temples continue .

[sdjohnson231]

I don't know about acupuncture, but I found a really good physical therapist who did wonders for my neck pain. She altered between doing cranial massage, and having me do neck exercises to strengthen the muscles. It actually did work. I rarely have neck pain any more. Good luck! Susan

[1jill]

Hi I had it and found it worked really well . But you need to find someone who understands it . I live in Essex , if you want her contact details let me know . I also found gel ice packs help the pain . Good luck

[Amw41]

I did cranial osteopath and it made me get sick again. So be careful. My doctor said it could be many months before you should let people touch you

[Mashall89]

Hi was was diagnosed a couple months ago. My chiropractor did acupuncture right away on my neck. It did help so much. I do have the pain still but not as bad. I don’t think if would of done that. I think I would still be in a lot of pain. Please tell you bother to try it. Good luck.

[heatherbrereton]

Hi. I have Bacterial Meningitis in February of this year. I was left with residual headaches, pulsatile tinnitus, eye problem, shoulder/neck problems and tiredness. I can operate pretty well but the headaches were the worst thing. I had five sessions of acupuncture and it completely cured them. I still have the occasional stress headache but nothing like the same as before. The shoulder/neck problems have been greatly alleviated with Chinese massage so I would suggest both acupuncture and massage for relief. I don't have a lot of money so understand that this is quite a commitment but so well worth every penny.

[Ubmadon in reply to heatherbrereton]

Hi how are your eyes now and the tinnitus

[Bonkitty]

I’m 3 year post VM and still have chronic migraine and stiff neck. Acupuncture helped ease this but not long term. I now have Botox injections every 3 months and this helps to reduce the migraine and stiff neck. Exercise also helps: yoga, Pilates and swimming. Physio exercises really helped to get the meninges moving again as they had become rigid.

Hope this helps

[Lippistix]

Hello, You can find my daughter, Rosie S' Story, via the link on the forum stories from the home page.

We found that cranial massage worked wonders for her. Her job is working with horses on pretty much a daily basis and is very physically demanding.

It is rare for a story to be so positive and we have tried to let people know that this amazing complementary therapy worked for her. It helps release the spinal fluid which VM leaves a blockage for. Rosie is pretty much cured after around 10 sessions coupled with actupuncture, although found awesome relief after only one appointment. She is now free of all pain killers and antidepressants and feels right back to her old self.

We can only let you know what worked for her. It's not for all, but has now given amazing relief for many. It seems the success could be to do with the skill of the cranial osteopath you use. So it is important to find out the osteopaths credentials and experience in this specialised field particularly dealing with VM sufferers, if you can. (Not all osteopaths realise that this helps VM sufferers, it is often carried out on young babies with birthing problems). You need an osteopath and not a therapist who mearly has some training in cranial massage.

If you find you are getting the violent headaches and feeling lethargic and depressed after a few weeks, give this complementary therapy a go, it really could be worth it and save you being on prescribed drugs, along with months, years, of unnecessary suffering.

Kind wishes and best of luck