Ongoing pain: I have been feeling alright for... - Meningitis Now

Meningitis Now

6,757 members2,104 posts

Ongoing pain

MadBolly profile image
2 Replies

I have been feeling alright for a few months now (apart from a week or so every month). Over the last few weeks, I keep running into the wall! I am exhausted. I haven't done anything out of the ordinary, but I feel so tired and achy.

A month ago, I had excruciating head pain and thought I was getting viral meningitis again. I ended up being violently sick and had head pain for 4 days. The doctor suspected a tension headache and prescribed amitriptyline. At least once a week since, I have ended up with overwhelming exhaustion.

I have CFS/ME since getting viral meningitis 2 years ago. I just feel fed up with the highs and lows.

I was seeing a cranial osteopath up until covid lockdown. She isn't taking appointments at the moment. Do any of you struggle with CFS/ME as a result of viral meningitis and if so, what do you do or take to help.

I am currently on monthly B12 injections, omprazole, sertraline, naproxyn (when I need it) and now amitriptyline, but I feel like the doctors just fob me off with more medication. Any natural treatment or remedies would be better.

Written by
MadBolly profile image
MadBolly
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
menchild profile image
menchild

It is really hard when you are fatigued and in pain. I am 12 months post bacterial meningitis and septicemia. My body has never tolerated medication well. I have found the medical model inadequate in aftercare of this illness. I have had cranio sacral massages initially which helped fatigue a lot. Later I had several Bowen therapy sessions which helped a lot to get me well enough to return to very part time work. I take probiotics vit b6 b12 folic acid vit c vit d iron supplements and nattokinnase. I have begun homeopathic constitutional treatment a couple weeks ago and omg - feeling like a toy bunny with a new battery in! Homeopathy treats whole person and stimulates body to heal itself. I had to ask my Dr to do blood tests to check all my iron n vit levels. I discovered my iron was low! I also have surrendered to RESTING. I sleep 😴 more now. I no longer push but just love myself as I am and accept that when I am needing to go slow, I go slow! Its a journey of loving myself and stopping the doer pusher and learning to love just Being. Much love sent yr way 💖

menchild profile image
menchild in reply to menchild

Ps The homeopath was an online consult.

You may also like...

Ongoing jaw locking and pain

with VM in October 2016 and 7 months later my head still feels pressure, head aches and my jaw...

Ongoing head pain 11 months post Bacterial Meningitis - Cooling cap helps

cleared up, but the meningitis raged on. I was in severe pain for over 7 months, unable to walk, or...

Ongoing headaches post VM

seem to keep on top of them, and they roll on for weeks at a time. I'm one year post diagnosis now....

Severe Neck Pain after VM

anyone has any insight on neck pain after Viral Meningitis. Before this illness I would have normal,

Bad joint pain that started after my viral meningitis

I am new here! I have had viral meningitis in June 2016. I remember having a huge headache that...