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Hope and Healing

Hi, I'm new to group. I want to share some of my story. I had the "normal" symptoms... Headaches, light and noise sensitivity, painful and swelled neck, joint...

Hi, I'm new to group. I want to share some of my story. I had the "normal" sympt...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Still Puzzled

My husband of 42 years came down with VM eight years ago. When we presented at the hospital, he told the admitting nurse it was 1972, and that we were not...

My husband of 42 years came down with VM eight years ago. When we presented at t...

krussell39

•7 years ago

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My son Gary.

I keep reading all the posts on here about lack of care/understanding from the medical team, we must have been very lucky with the care that my son recieved,...

I keep reading all the posts on here about lack of care/understanding from the m...

Lynnemum

•7 years ago

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Bacterial Meningitis after emergency c section

One month ago I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis which was contracted through a spinal block given to me during an emergencyc section. I lost two and a...

One month ago I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis which was contracted thr...

Shelli29

•7 years ago

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To everyone who responded to my post

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your responses to my post. It helped so much in knowing I'm not alone...

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but I wanted to thank each and every one o...

melpars

•7 years ago

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VM

Hey everyone I’m very grateful for this chance to be able to talk to other people with similar cases who would understand how I feel. It’s very consoling to...

Hey everyone I’m very grateful for this chance to be able to talk to other peop...

Caroline-s

•7 years ago

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Topamax for chronic migraine post VM 18 months on

Hi im 18 months post VM and suffering with chronic migraine. My neuro has prescribed me topamax just wondering has anyone ever been on this drug does it help...

Hi im 18 months post VM and suffering with chronic migraine. My neuro has prescr...

Tonixshack

•7 years ago

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Please recommend slecialists on meningitis

Hi again! I’m from Russia, and I think I have a subacute or chronic meningitis, probably viral. Here doctors apparently have low expertise because they just...

Hi again! I’m from Russia, and I think I have a subacute or chronic meningitis, ...

AnastasiaRus

•7 years ago

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neonatal meningitis

Can neonatal meningitis be cleared permanently My 2 days baby got and now she is in NICU for a week. Doctor said now she is doing good and can be cleared 100%...

Can neonatal meningitis be cleared permanently My 2 days baby got and now she i...

djk4a

•7 years ago

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my child got meningitis and I have questions about the after math

Hello everyone, I have a question, my daughter was diagnosed with meningitis at 21 days old, we were in the hospital for 37 days, she had brain damage. she is...

Hello everyone, I have a question, my daughter was diagnosed with meningitis at...

solange33013

•7 years ago

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advice with the long term effects of bacterial pneumococcal meningitis

are there any parents on here, whos child had severe bacterial meningitis, where they had brain scarring and a blown pupil, my eldest, had the disease 2 weeks...

are there any parents on here, whos child had severe bacterial meningitis, where...

zaboo1987

•7 years ago

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Bacterial Menangitis

I was diagnosed with bacterial menangitis almost 4 wks ago. I finished my IV antibiotics a week ago. I still feel awful. Headaches, fatigue, neck stiffness,...

I was diagnosed with bacterial menangitis almost 4 wks ago. I finished my IV ant...

melpars

•7 years ago

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Men Pain

I am coming to end hopefully of 5 months of vm and have experienced everything from headaches to neck pain to back pain, but for the last week I have had...

I am coming to end hopefully of 5 months of vm and have experienced everything f...

forbessr

•7 years ago

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Is there always a headache when you have meningitis?

Hi I’m from Russia so sorry for my English. I think I might have meningitis, but doctors disregard my suspicions. I have pain in back of my neck and subfebrile...

Hi I’m from Russia so sorry for my English. I think I might have meningitis, but...

AnastasiaRus

•7 years ago

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My life changed forever

Hi my name is Bill I'm 59 years old . I developed bacterial Menegitis when I was 42 from surgery to relieve pressure caused by an arachnoid cyst. The bacteria...

Hi my name is Bill I'm 59 years old . I developed bacterial Menegitis when I was...

William1977

•7 years ago

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Bacterial Meningitis

Hi. My very close friend have been admitted to hospital on this 4th may suddenly he had Seizure then he was admit and there for 5 days on 8th may he got...

Hi. My very close friend have been admitted to hospital on this 4th may suddenly...

Nicki9

•7 years ago

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Acute Bacterial Meningitis

hi guys my dad was rushed to hospital 6weeks ago with inflammation of the brain now we now its meningitis hes only 54 and thought he had the flu has anyone...

hi guys my dad was rushed to hospital 6weeks ago with inflammation of the brain ...

Samdasilva

•7 years ago

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A physican to treat mollarets?

Anyone familiar with a specialist? I live in Central New York but can travel. Have family in Atlanta and in Baltimore areas so those would be options for me.

Anyone familiar with a specialist? I live in Central New York but can travel. ...

morethanks

•7 years ago

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Great grandson

My great grandson has just been diagnosed with meningitis he’s only five weeks old, he does not deserve this, what can I do to help him, I feel so helpless

My great grandson has just been diagnosed with meningitis he’s only five weeks o...

Woodhey

•7 years ago

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Headaches following meningitis.

Hi my son Joe had pneumococcal meningitis and septacaemia at the age of 9 months. He thankfully survived but suffered brain damage to do with coordinating...

Hi my son Joe had pneumococcal meningitis and septacaemia at the age of 9 months...

Lesleyandjoe

•7 years ago

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Viral meningitis cause fibromyalgia?

Does anyone know if viral meningitis can cause fibromyalgia? I have t been diagnosed but 3 months ago I got VM. I’m still suffering daily headaches and take...

Does anyone know if viral meningitis can cause fibromyalgia? I have t been diag...

BugsyD

•7 years ago

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'Listeria' Bacterial Meningitis, healthy Mum in coma for 7 days now, any advice much appreciated!

My mum (a very fit healthy 76yr old) was rushed to hospital 10days ago with a suspected bladder Infection, she was in a state of delusion, slurring her words...

My mum (a very fit healthy 76yr old) was rushed to hospital 10days ago with a su...

HeatherLK

•7 years ago

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Bacterial Menningitis in 1990's

I lived in Orange County in the 1990's, working in landscaping in Long Beach. My hands were often in soil and plants without gloves. I contracted bacterial...

I lived in Orange County in the 1990's, working in landscaping in Long Beach. My...

Kevinmi5

•7 years ago

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7 Years Later

Hello. I'm 44 (45 in a couple weeks). I contracted meningitis in November 2011. It cause sever pain from my lower spine all the way to the back of my...

Hello. I'm 44 (45 in a couple weeks). I contracted meningitis in November 2...

TwoOne

•7 years ago

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Regarding meningitis

I got meningitis in september2017 now I cured but I am feeling so tired and want to take rest all time. I am not able to focus on anything. Please answer me

I got meningitis in september2017 now I cured but I am feeling so tired and want...

Vissusaila

•7 years ago

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TB meningitis.. help

My father has tb meningitis as fo doctor say.. he has been hospitalize 2 weeks until they start tb medication.. hes left side body cant move..after a week in...

My father has tb meningitis as fo doctor say.. he has been hospitalize 2 weeks u...

Oding

•7 years ago

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HIV, TB & Cryptococcus Meningitis

My elder brother is diagnosed with HIV in last year October 2017. He had only 9 CD4 cells at that time. He was diagnosed with TB as well. He started TB...

My elder brother is diagnosed with HIV in last year October 2017. He had only 9 ...

Khan1988

•7 years ago

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Posts - Meningitis Now | HealthUnlocked

Meningitis Now

All posts for May 2018

Hope and Healing

Still Puzzled

My son Gary.

Bacterial Meningitis after emergency c section

To everyone who responded to my post

VM

Topamax for chronic migraine post VM 18 months on

Please recommend slecialists on meningitis

neonatal meningitis

my child got meningitis and I have questions about the after math

advice with the long term effects of bacterial pneumococcal meningitis

Bacterial Menangitis

Men Pain

Is there always a headache when you have meningitis?

My life changed forever

Bacterial Meningitis

Acute Bacterial Meningitis

A physican to treat mollarets?

Great grandson

Headaches following meningitis.

Viral meningitis cause fibromyalgia?

'Listeria' Bacterial Meningitis, healthy Mum in coma for 7 days now, any advice much appreciated!

Bacterial Menningitis in 1990's

7 Years Later

Regarding meningitis

TB meningitis.. help

HIV, TB & Cryptococcus Meningitis

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