Recommendations for easing tightness in scalp following BM

[Sab01]

Hey all, following a bout of BM 2 years ago, every time I stand up or walk around for a slightly prolonged period of time, even just over an hour or so, I feel like my head in the form of a cap across the top of my head, starts to hurt. I then have to take a rest from what I'm doing. I can't say I've been able to handle doing anything for longer than that amount of time.

I've tried cranial osteopathy and I can't say that I've seen any difference which is unfortunate.

Does anybody have any advice they can give? Has anybody also suffered this since having meningitis? I would really appreciate to know how you all are handling this side effect and if it will ever get better with time perhaps?

Thanks so much 😊

[spouseM]

integrativehealthcare.org/m...

My husband had this done, and I have heard that others have as well, it could help you. My very best to you in healing!!!

Michelle

[Sab01 in reply to spouseM]

Hi Michelle, thank you for your response. I will be sure to look into that too. Thank for the link👍

[jenny2448]

Hi I am so sorry you are still going through this. I had meningitis and encephalitis in August/September 2017 and I am having similar problems with my head i find I cant sleep on my bsck as it feels as though a vice is squeezing my head. I have to have a blackened room which I cant wait to get back too if I have to go out. I wear sunglasses outside my bedroom as i have light sensitivity. I find music relaxes me but not too loud.

I found cranial massage awful. My head and forehead is super sensitive

[Sab01 in reply to jenny2448]

Hi Jenny, I do believe that the pressure feeling will go away with time esp when you're trying to sleep!

Music is always relaxing and soothing.

I think people have had a hit and miss experience with cranial therapy. It's a shame.

I hope things get better with you with time. Just remember to rest and take it easy.

[maryzjoseph]

PLEASE make an appointment with Brian Tuckey at Tuckey and Associates Physical Therapy in Frederick, Maryland. This is NOT regular physical therapy. This is counter strain therapy. I had the same problems as you for 9 months post-meningitis and Brian has fixed this problem for me in three visits. It is worth the trip, money, and more to feel good again. To feel normal again. I wish you the very best.

[Sab01 in reply to maryzjoseph]

Hi Mary, thanks for your response. However, I live in the UK so that won't be possible or viable for me. I may look into the treatment though and see if we have anything similar here.

Thanks