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Our baby boy died on 3 days old of neonatal meningitis

Is there anyone out there with a similar story than mine? Our baby boy was born 13/03/2018. We were released from hospital On 14/03/2018. The pediatrician...

Is there anyone out there with a similar story than mine? Our baby boy was born ...

NicoleneJP

•7 years ago

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Viral menegitis

Hi I'm looking for any advice on vm I was diagnosed 9 weeks ago and never been the same since I'm constantly tired suffer constant head ache neck ache and mood...

Hi I'm looking for any advice on vm I was diagnosed 9 weeks ago and never been t...

Amandagraham

•7 years ago

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Anxiety in children as a side effect of meningitis

Hi. My son had pneumococcal meningitis when he was 9 months old. He is now 12 with no physical signs. He has always been an anxious little boy which now he is...

Hi. My son had pneumococcal meningitis when he was 9 months old. He is now 12 wi...

Mrsb63

•7 years ago

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My dad is battling Bacterial meningitis (staphylococcus aureus)

Hi all, I am a new member of this community. Last Tuesday March 20, my dad (57 y/o) went to the ER for a suspected sinus infection diagnosis (although he was...

Hi all, I am a new member of this community. Last Tuesday March 20, my dad (57 y...

d_sheriff

•7 years ago

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Kellzlucky7

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with viral meningitis on March 1st of 2018 it is now only the 26th I was in the hospital for 6 days went home with an IV for the...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with viral meningitis on March 1st of 2018 it is now...

Kellzlucky7

•7 years ago

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Pressure on the side of my head

I'm a month into recovering from VM and my biggest concern is the ongoing pressure on the left side of my head. It feels as though the skin is pulling when I...

I'm a month into recovering from VM and my biggest concern is the ongoing pressu...

juliaannegeorge

•7 years ago

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Bacterial Meningitis

Hello I’m wondering if anybody can help me or offer me any words of advice? I’m a 42 year old active male, on the evening of 19th February I had a mild...

Hello I’m wondering if anybody can help me or offer me any words of advice? I’...

Andrew-G

•7 years ago

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VM Newbie WTF?

Hi I'm struggling to actually lift my hand to type. Was diagnosed at A&E as having Viral Meningitis. Couldn't bear the pain in my head as was worst ever. Also...

Hi I'm struggling to actually lift my hand to type. Was diagnosed at A&E as havi...

EimsD

•7 years ago

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noratryptoline

someone asked about this and it has some nasty side effects as does gabapentin, falls etc some of these cause nightmares, fits and thrashing legs, and other...

someone asked about this and it has some nasty side effects as does gabapentin, ...

gmikki

•7 years ago

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Anyone tried Nortriptyline?

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has been recommended or tried Nortriptyline by their doctor for help with easing pressure or tightness in scalp/head? I know...

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has been recommended or tried Nortriptyline by ...

Sab01

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Tuberculosis meningitis third stage

My 2 and half year old son had TBM of 3 stage. He suffered from 13 feb 2018 and his fever is not yet controlled by doctors since last two month, everyday he...

My 2 and half year old son had TBM of 3 stage. He suffered from 13 feb 2018 and...

SunilJajuda

•7 years ago

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VM in 2011 and have not been normal since. Please HELP.

Hello - So i dont even know where to start. I am 39 years old mother of 3. I came down with VM in 2011, I was hospitalized for 10+ days and then released, I...

Hello - So i dont even know where to start. I am 39 years old mother of 3. I ca...

eileennorwood

•7 years ago

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Introduction

Good night my name is Lebogang Samuel Molaolwa from South Africa .I was diagnosed last year October with meningitis

Good night my name is Lebogang Samuel Molaolwa from South Africa .I was diagnose...

LebogangSM

•7 years ago

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TB Meningitis

My sister (52 years) has been diagnosed with TB meningitis and in hospital for past two months. Initially she was with life support but now both ventilator and...

My sister (52 years) has been diagnosed with TB meningitis and in hospital for p...

palitd

•7 years ago

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Viral Meningitis Recovery - feeling lost and scared

Hello everyone, thank you so much for reading. I wanted to share my story to see if anyone could offer any advice. I developed VM back in September of last...

Hello everyone, thank you so much for reading. I wanted to share my story to see...

littlemizzmovie

•7 years ago

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Becoming an introvert after VM?

Hi all and so grateful I found this forum. I have gotten so much out of reading many of your posts and caring responses. I got diagnosed with VM January 4th,...

Hi all and so grateful I found this forum. I have gotten so much out of reading ...

Love2hike

•7 years ago

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Negative Test Results

If the MRI and LP don’t show meningitis can it still be there? Are there more in-depth analysis of the fluid collected during the LP that could be done? I am...

If the MRI and LP don’t show meningitis can it still be there? Are there more in...

Petratouromeou

•7 years ago

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Chronic Fatigue

I have had VM 2,5 years ago and I am still struggeling. I am back to working 2 hours twice a week. I have to recover from everything i do. Plan en pase thats...

I have had VM 2,5 years ago and I am still struggeling. I am back to working 2 h...

Christinedion

•7 years ago

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Any spouses out there trying to understand/help your SO deal with VM?

My hubby had VM 3 yr ago and we both get frustrated at each other over trying to cope with the long lasting effects it’s had on him/family. Can anyone relate?...

My hubby had VM 3 yr ago and we both get frustrated at each other over trying to...

Becca044

•7 years ago

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Help with follow up?

Can I ask how everyone had managed to get a neurophyscology report or any kind of follow up, I’ve really struggled to get any form of follow up for my daughter...

Can I ask how everyone had managed to get a neurophyscology report or any kind o...

shellmegandaisy2013

•7 years ago

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Lumbar punture after meningitis, help!

Had viral meningitis 5 years ago and are still Very sick after it. The doctors did a lumbar punture 3 weeks ago and my symptoms exploded. I’m not my my self,...

Had viral meningitis 5 years ago and are still Very sick after it. The doctors d...

Nizo

•7 years ago

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Meningoencephalitis or BM

I just received my neuropsychology report and it states I had meningoencephalitis. I'm a bit confused but his as the entire time I was in hospital in Ireland...

I just received my neuropsychology report and it states I had meningoencephaliti...

Innis

•7 years ago

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TB meningitis, how long will it be cured?

Good evening, i would like to seek an advice with regards to my fathers condition. He is 55 yrs. old and was diagnosed by having an OBSTRUCTIVE HYDROCEPHALUS...

Good evening, i would like to seek an advice with regards to my fathers conditio...

marlit

•7 years ago

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8 months post VM

I was diagnosed with viral meningitis July 2017. Spent 2 weeks in the hospital was discharged without being told anything about recovery or follow up. I still...

I was diagnosed with viral meningitis July 2017. Spent 2 weeks in the hospital w...

Lsthompson

•7 years ago

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Daughter had bacterial meningitis.

My daughter aged 35 has recently had bacterial meningitis,she was in hospital for some time but is now home with us,her parents.She has some brain damage...

My daughter aged 35 has recently had bacterial meningitis,she was in hospital fo...

Jimmeade

•7 years ago

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38 now and had meningitis when I was 3. Have ongoing issues in life and wonder if anyone can relate?

I had meningitis 35 years ago when I was only 3, and have lived a life fraught with personal challenges and ups and downs. I've had bouts of depression for...

I had meningitis 35 years ago when I was only 3, and have lived a life fraught w...

JohnnyBoy1

•7 years ago

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Headaches after vital meningitis.... willing to try anything...

I had viral meningitis April last year. Ended up in hospital 11 days and took a good 8 weeks to feel semi normal again. Ever since I’ve suffered with permenant...

I had viral meningitis April last year. Ended up in hospital 11 days and took a ...

Lauraami

•7 years ago

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Can't touch head to neck

Are there any neck injuries where you can't touch the head to the neck? Because I have been feeling off all day, I've had the shakes once, but no fever. And I...

Are there any neck injuries where you can't touch the head to the neck? Because ...

Rosierosierose

•7 years ago

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How TB Meningitis changed my life...

I was 23 years old and married with no kids. I had fever frequently. I was also having a backache, the doctor told me to visit a physiotherapist. The physio...

I was 23 years old and married with no kids. I had fever frequently. I was also ...

azlalilo

•7 years ago

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15 years post meningococcal meningitis

And it’s only just beginning to hit me how much of my precious life I’m never getting back. I remember the doc saying as I left my 6 month stint having 2...

And it’s only just beginning to hit me how much of my precious life I’m never ge...

IamTitanium

•7 years ago

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All posts for March 2018

Our baby boy died on 3 days old of neonatal meningitis

Viral menegitis

Anxiety in children as a side effect of meningitis

My dad is battling Bacterial meningitis (staphylococcus aureus)

Kellzlucky7

Pressure on the side of my head

Bacterial Meningitis

VM Newbie WTF?

noratryptoline

Anyone tried Nortriptyline?

Tuberculosis meningitis third stage

VM in 2011 and have not been normal since. Please HELP.

Introduction

TB Meningitis

Viral Meningitis Recovery - feeling lost and scared

Becoming an introvert after VM?

Negative Test Results

Chronic Fatigue

Any spouses out there trying to understand/help your SO deal with VM?

Help with follow up?

Lumbar punture after meningitis, help!

Meningoencephalitis or BM

TB meningitis, how long will it be cured?

8 months post VM

Daughter had bacterial meningitis.

38 now and had meningitis when I was 3. Have ongoing issues in life and wonder if anyone can relate?

Headaches after vital meningitis.... willing to try anything...

Can't touch head to neck

How TB Meningitis changed my life...

15 years post meningococcal meningitis

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