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is there any ways in which you can prevent meningitis, if so what are they?

lornayale123

•12 years ago

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Meningcocal Bacterial MENINGITIS 4 cases and survived , help required

Firstly Thanks for reading this thread I am iin My 50s now and sadly about 1 year ago i had My 4th Attack of meningcocal Meningitis ( Yes 4 so I guess i...

Firstly Thanks for reading this thread I am iin My 50s now and sadly about 1 y...

iaveadream22

•12 years ago

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Phantom limbs pain

Has anyone experienced phantom limbs pain as a post meningitis amputation complications?. Has it got treatment? Or how could someone handle it?

Has anyone experienced phantom limbs pain as a post meningitis amputation compli...

vasco

•12 years ago

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How to recover from after effects of Meningitis

Hi, 2 years back my son was effected by Meningistus and due to that he lost his eyesight, speech,hearing and could not hold his neck straight. In short only...

Hi, 2 years back my son was effected by Meningistus and due to that he lost his ...

asherbutt

•12 years ago

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food allergies

Just wondered if anyone else suffers from food allergies post VM. I seem to be especially susceptable to MSG and feel dreadful for a few days. Just wondered...

Just wondered if anyone else suffers from food allergies post VM. I seem to be ...

Canada3

•12 years ago

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A Tale of Two Kidneys: Yet more continued monthly ramblings.........

This month I have discovered that when it comes to pain there is something even worse than meningitis, child birth and even a 7.5 hour half ironman triathlon....

This month I have discovered that when it comes to pain there is something even ...

Jonad724

•12 years ago

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MenB vaccine breaking news

Well, after years of talking about a potential vaccine for meningococcal group B (MenB), we are delighted to have had some really positive news today about it....

Well, after years of talking about a potential vaccine for meningococcal group B...

MNClaireD

Partner•12 years ago

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11 months post VM passed from doctor to doctor...

I am 11 months post VM and was originally wrongly diagnosed by more than one GP. It started with a stiff neck and then very sore muscles and then the temp and...

I am 11 months post VM and was originally wrongly diagnosed by more than one GP....

Countrylife

•12 years ago

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my brother David

It is 13 years since I lost my brother David to Meningitis. We were a close family and I was sixteen at the time. He was a fun and kind – hearted boy, who...

It is 13 years since I lost my brother David to Meningitis. We were a close f...

coconut22

•12 years ago

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Common cold-type viruses

Hi, everyone gets the cold viruses now and again. Does anyone know whether having had viral meningitis has made recovery from common viruses more difficult?...

Hi, everyone gets the cold viruses now and again. Does anyone know whether hav...

NorthLeedsJohnny

•12 years ago

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One year after Bacterial Meningitis

It is one year down the line this month after a terrible experience of bacterial Meningitis. I have had every nasty experiences within these previous 12months....

It is one year down the line this month after a terrible experience of bacterial...

vasco

•12 years ago

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has anyone suffered sinuses problems post meningitis?

I appreciate that I can get all the normal stuff like viruses but I cant seem to shake the sinusitis (since May) and after 4 different antibiotics no change....

I appreciate that I can get all the normal stuff like viruses but I cant seem to...

Canada3

•12 years ago

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Did anyone suffer from numbness and tingling in their body during recovery?

I was diagnosed with viral meningitis this past August and was hospitalized for four days. Within a month I started to regain my strength and went back to...

I was diagnosed with viral meningitis this past August and was hospitalized for ...

mittens1

•12 years ago

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My dad had a pituitary tumor removed. Post-surgery, he contracted meningitis while in the hospital. He has been in since November 1...

He has become so confused. He knows us, but he often can't answer questions. he had a decent day on Tuesday (we somewhat lucid and you could reason with him,...

He has become so confused. He knows us, but he often can't answer questions. he ...

skindawg

•12 years ago

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Does anyone really know how long the recovery is? I am 6 years in, and still have a lot of health issues. None of my Drs. Seem to know.

Mypain

•12 years ago

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What if ?

I was 14 years old when in bacterial meningitis, and i still don't like talking about it, i feel like a cant talk to family members as it brings back bad...

I was 14 years old when in bacterial meningitis, and i still don't like talking ...

marie93

•12 years ago

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In need of answers for viral meningitis and the recovery

Its been 8 days since my daughter who's 16 came out of hospital after contracting VM. It's been approximately 3 weeks since she experienced the first headache....

Its been 8 days since my daughter who's 16 came out of hospital after contractin...

melinda1

•12 years ago

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Alone in the wilderness

I HAD BACTERIAL MENINGITS, EIGHTEEN MONTHS AGO.I SPENT SEVEN WEEKS IN HOSPITAL I HAVE NO REAL MEMMORY OF MY STAY, JUST MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS TELLING ME ALL...

I HAD BACTERIAL MENINGITS, EIGHTEEN MONTHS AGO.I SPENT SEVEN WEEKS IN HOSPITAL I...

roddydoddy2006

•12 years ago

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Amputation - The options.

My son had Meningitis 13 years ago when he was six month's old. He survived but lost his toes and a growth plate plus other damage to his left leg. After...

My son had Meningitis 13 years ago when he was six month's old. He survived but ...

Rachel-Leader

•12 years ago

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All posts for November 2012

is there any ways in which you can prevent meningitis, if so what are they?

Meningcocal Bacterial MENINGITIS 4 cases and survived , help required

Phantom limbs pain

How to recover from after effects of Meningitis

food allergies

A Tale of Two Kidneys: Yet more continued monthly ramblings.........

**MenB vaccine breaking news**

11 months post VM passed from doctor to doctor...

my brother David

Common cold-type viruses

One year after Bacterial Meningitis

has anyone suffered sinuses problems post meningitis?

Did anyone suffer from numbness and tingling in their body during recovery?

My dad had a pituitary tumor removed. Post-surgery, he contracted meningitis while in the hospital. He has been in since November 1...

Does anyone really know how long the recovery is? I am 6 years in, and still have a lot of health issues. None of my Drs. Seem to know.

What if ?

In need of answers for viral meningitis and the recovery

Alone in the wilderness

Amputation - The options.

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