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Arlene’s

I am 9 months post vm. Night before last I had my husband up all night because I was totally out of it. I woke up and said take me to hospital. They did blood...

I am 9 months post vm. Night before last I had my husband up all night because ...

Arlenes

•6 years ago

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My lil boy

Hi, I just want to know. How long does it take to recover from bacterial meningitis please. I've got my 1 year old who I've been told he's had inflammation to...

Hi, I just want to know. How long does it take to recover from bacterial meningi...

SimonaM

•6 years ago

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30+ years of meningococcal meningitis,then Encephalitis....

People don't think about the after effect of living a normal life. Because there isn't one, memory issues, balance,issues, depression and headaches, sometimes...

People don't think about the after effect of living a normal life. Because there...

Hexy

•6 years ago

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Hearing Loss / Meningitis permanent or temporary

Hi, my 9 month old Grandson has H Influenza type A meningitis he has made great Recovery we just found out that his hearing is gone due to high fevers do any...

Hi, my 9 month old Grandson has H Influenza type A meningitis he has made great ...

joneap

•6 years ago

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Heart health and BM.

My husband was diagnosed with bacterial spinal meningitis on January 27. We knew nothing about it until then. He has a defibrillator implant that now is...

My husband was diagnosed with bacterial spinal meningitis on January 27. We kn...

MichaelRicarda

•6 years ago

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Need the best treatment for physical disability

hello I'm Sirat Ahmed from Bangladesh. By born I can't walk even stand. I'm searching for best treatment of the world. please suggest me where i can go for...

hello I'm Sirat Ahmed from Bangladesh. By born I can't walk even stand. I'm sear...

Sirat22

•6 years ago

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Trying to move on after VM

I’m having a hard time with all the side effects from VM. I pretty much have single one mentioned on the VM article here. The worse is the headache pains, it...

I’m having a hard time with all the side effects from VM. I pretty much have sin...

AHamilton11092016

•6 years ago

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Bacterial meninigitis

Hi I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis after spinal anethestic and admitted for 8 days, I had iv antibiotics for two weeks and coedine paracetamol. I...

Hi I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis after spinal anethestic and admitte...

Stephanie47

•6 years ago

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There is help!

I have this disease and have had meningitis twice. The first time I was 23 and was hospitalized for four days and it took me another week to recover at home....

I have this disease and have had meningitis twice. The first time I was 23 and w...

maryzjoseph

•6 years ago

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"Probably" Viral Meningitis

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum and I would like to find out more about viral meningitis. Firstly, it is my wife that has been ill now for around 2.5 months....

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum and I would like to find out more about viral me...

Phileas

•6 years ago

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Pneumococcal Menigitis

Hi, my brother has been in ICU now with Pneumococcal Menigitis. They’ve stopped his sedation and he still has the tube down his throat - clearly if his brain...

Hi, my brother has been in ICU now with Pneumococcal Menigitis. They’ve stopped ...

Tez99

•6 years ago

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INSOMNIA - after Viral meningitis

Like many here i was discharged from hospital, and told 7 to 10 days, which is in line witht he NHS guidelines (due for review in 2020), hopistal have offerd...

Like many here i was discharged from hospital, and told 7 to 10 days, which is i...

Safra

•6 years ago

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Not sure what to do

So I have had some bad luck lately, In November of 2017 I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor called an Acoustic Neuroma. I recently had it successfully...

So I have had some bad luck lately, In November of 2017 I was diagnosed with a b...

DSF767

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Recommendations for easing tightness in scalp following BM

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...

Hey all, following a bout of BM 2 years ago, every time I stand up or walk aroun...

Sab01

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Post viral meningitis symptoms

Question for people who have had VM ....It has been 3 years since my last bout of VM. I had it 3 years before that also. As you can imagine I'm scared to...

Question for people who have had VM ....It has been 3 years since my last bout o...

peechesgirl

•6 years ago

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9 months old meningitis

Hi Im new my grandson is 9 months old and they suspect meningitis he became lifeless feverish The did a spinal tap in him and seen that it was cloudy. CT scan...

Hi Im new my grandson is 9 months old and they suspect meningitis he became life...

joneap

•6 years ago

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Travelling after BM

Hi everyone! I have a question...I am 2 years post BM recovery and it's been a tough road, however I'm now considering going away on holiday and would like to...

Hi everyone! I have a question...I am 2 years post BM recovery and it's been a t...

Sab01

•6 years ago

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Weakness/stamina/strength... neck arms legs...

Weakness/stamina/strength... neck arms legs... i have got to the point now where i just don't do what my body/arms/hands etc lets me but i was sitting...

Weakness/stamina/strength... neck arms legs... i have got to the point now wh...

Stace30

•6 years ago

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Has anybody had depression/ been on Anti-depressants after Viral Meningitis. If so, how long after diagnosis did you take antidepressants?

I had viral meningitis over 7 months ago and in the past couple of weeks have had times of bursting into tears for no reason, feeling low etc. and going from...

I had viral meningitis over 7 months ago and in the past couple of weeks have ha...

kawt

•6 years ago

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VM diagnosis

Advice please. I'm facing into my 3rd week of vicious headaches, sheer exhaustion and aches & pains. I did an overnight stay on Thursday in hospital where a...

Advice please. I'm facing into my 3rd week of vicious headaches, sheer exhaustio...

Ciarad

•6 years ago

16 Replies

2 Weeks

I was diagnosed with VM a 2 weeks ago. The headaches started about 5 weeks ago. After an MRI and spinal tap, my Dr confirmed the VM. While I'm unable to return...

I was diagnosed with VM a 2 weeks ago. The headaches started about 5 weeks ago. ...

Hugh72

•6 years ago

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Post bacterial meningitis headaches

Hi everyone, I had bacterial Meningitis last September. I fortunately didn’t have any permanent damage and am recovering well. I went back to work in...

Hi everyone, I had bacterial Meningitis last September. I fortunately didn’t h...

Sarahlbt

•6 years ago

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Possible viral meningitis

Hello. I am looking for some answers. About 4 weeks ago I started to get this wierd headache and by day 3 nothing would take the pain away. I went to the...

Hello. I am looking for some answers. About 4 weeks ago I started to get this wi...

Tupshaw

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2018

Arlene’s

My lil boy

30+ years of meningococcal meningitis,then Encephalitis....

Hearing Loss / Meningitis permanent or temporary

Heart health and BM.

Need the best treatment for physical disability

Trying to move on after VM

Bacterial meninigitis

There is help!

"Probably" Viral Meningitis

Pneumococcal Menigitis

INSOMNIA - after Viral meningitis

Not sure what to do

Recommendations for easing tightness in scalp following BM

Post viral meningitis symptoms

9 months old meningitis

Travelling after BM

Weakness/stamina/strength... neck arms legs...

Has anybody had depression/ been on Anti-depressants after Viral Meningitis. If so, how long after diagnosis did you take antidepressants?

VM diagnosis

2 Weeks

Post bacterial meningitis headaches

Possible viral meningitis

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