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--- In PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com, "erscott48" <ers1948@...> wrote:
>
>
> I do not know if your headaches will ever end. I had bacterial meningitis
almost 4 years ago, and still have headaches. I am now on "citalopram" 40mg per
day. My headaches are not gaone, but they are not as severe. My head itself does
not feel like my head -- strange statement, but it is the only way I can
describe it.
> Take one day at a time. That is easy to say, but so hard to do.
> My faith gets me through most days, but sometimes I have little pity parties.
Nobody comes but me, but sometimes maybe I just need to release all the
frustrations meningitis brings.
> I hope you find relief soon. I will keep you in my prayers.
>
> Eileen (Michigan)
>

I've been trying to live with it but it affects everything. It got to the point
were my relationship with the father of my child almost ended. He gets so
frustrated he has to keep reminding me things and says I shouldn't have problems
the way I do. He's always telling me...no screaming at me "You're not right in
the head! How you can forget what I just said?" I don't have ne family members
to support me so it's just me and him and our son. He only speaks to his Father
so I have no one. They don't understand that I really struggle with this. They
think I'm a hypocondriac (how ever you spell it). I've been busting my butt by
myself since...umm...my some was born on the 6th I was rushed back to the
hospital on the 9th and discarged the 12th all within the same month...so since
the 12th (3 days after I was diagnosed) I was home alone taking care of a
newborn and on top of that I just got done with having a c-section. I've been
taking it a day at a time. I'm a very strong willed person but my patience is
running thin. Now I'm just running ragged. I can't even get a job because at my
interveiws I can't answer the questions because I get confused. I just need a
support group I guess haha since I don't have one at home.

I do not know if your headaches will ever end. I had bacterial meningitis almost
4 years ago, and still have headaches. I am now on "citalopram" 40mg per day. My
headaches are not gaone, but they are not as severe. My head itself does not
feel like my head -- strange statement, but it is the only way I can describe
it.
Take one day at a time. That is easy to say, but so hard to do.
My faith gets me through most days, but sometimes I have little pity parties.
Nobody comes but me, but sometimes maybe I just need to release all the
frustrations meningitis brings.
I hope you find relief soon. I will keep you in my prayers.

Eileen (Michigan)

I'm a survivor of viral meningitis and a year later I still have problems. I can
deal with the confusion, learn disability, clumsiness, form of dyslexia,...and
all the other fun stuff but these migraines are getting to me. They started
August 30th, 2008...6 months post-men and I've been getting them ever since. Now
I'm to the point where I get a migraine everyday and in between migraines I
constantly have a dull headache. It's been 13 months exactly and I still have
problems. My doc said it can take over a year to tell if there will b any
permanent damage. I have to see my neurologist but my PCP is taking their sweet
old time calling her. I have to get more MRI's and who knows what else. My last
MRI came out fine but I'm still having those problems...my PCP doesn't want to
give me anything for the migraines because of all the other stuff I am
experiencing. My future father-in-law even gave me one of his morphins and it
didn't help....

I did get checked for that and turned out ok, they said it is post meningitis
symptoms and common, as well can last months, I never heard of years till I
joined this group but seems everyone is so different and guess as well depends
on our immune systems. Such a very WICKED virus indeed!

Huge Hugs,
Kimberly  :)


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---- Ranajit <rnevatia@...> wrote:
> Not sure if yours is related but I had a similar experience along with
> continued headaches weeks after I was discharged from the hospital.
>
> It turned out that the spinal tap process which was done left a leak
> behind. I went through the blood patch procedure which provided relief
> immediately. Although, its now been almost a year but some part of me
> still feels that I am not 100%.
>
>
> --- In PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com, Jackie
> <jackie_yahhyahh@...> wrote:
> >
> > I  was wondering if you have been tested for lymes disease? The
> vertigo, hand trembles, meningitis, chills yet your not cold, sweats,
> and constant headaches. I  suffered from lymes disease and had a co
> infection. It sounds alot like lyme but i am no dr but your symptoms
> are alot like mine were, i only tested positive for 2 bands.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kimberly <kstegman@...>
> > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:01 PM
> > To: PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [PostmeningitisHeadache] Any advice? Looking for any help
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> >  I am now on 5 weeks out since getting viral meningitis. My fever,
> >  chills, sweats and tremors have stopped and for the most part not
> >  getting the non stop migraines anymore but did have a migraine attack
> >  but only lasted less than half a day however I have been getting
> >  almost 18 hours a day vertigo, extreme off balance feeling too and
> >  neck aches, headaches unlike the neck pain and migraines. My doctors
> >  think it is far too far out since the initial viral meningitis attack
> >  as well not having any fever, etc but as well are surprised regarding
> >  my horrible balance issues that I honestly have not been able to
> >  drive since 5 weeks ago and very rarely can get out of the house due
> >  to the store lighting in most places makes my vertigo much worse.
> >  They are doing an MRI tomorrow of my neck and brain, although went
> >  through a CT 2 weeks ago and found nothing they are not expecting to
> >  find anything on the MRI either however what the heck can one do for
> >  the almost constant vertigo? I know this has to be from the virus
> >  because prior I would have occasional vertigo with occasional
> >  migraines but still functioned. This is just horrible! I am down to
> >  only taking 1 advil migraine a day and 1 extra strength Tylenol which
> >  is little compared to 800 mg of ibuprofen and 3 Tylenol's a day I
> >  used to be on.
> >
> >  Any suggestions, ideas please let me know! :)
> >  Thanks so much everyone, Huge Hugs,
> >  Kimberly :)
> >
> >
> >
> > [The entire original message is not included]
> >
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Not sure if yours is related but I had a similar experience along with
continued headaches weeks after I was discharged from the hospital.

It turned out that the spinal tap process which was done left a leak
behind. I went through the blood patch procedure which provided relief
immediately. Although, its now been almost a year but some part of me
still feels that I am not 100%.


--- In PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com, Jackie
<jackie_yahhyahh@...> wrote:
>
> I  was wondering if you have been tested for lymes disease? The
vertigo, hand trembles, meningitis, chills yet your not cold, sweats,
and constant headaches. I  suffered from lymes disease and had a co
infection. It sounds alot like lyme but i am no dr but your symptoms
are alot like mine were, i only tested positive for 2 bands.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kimberly <kstegman@...>
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:01 PM
> To: PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PostmeningitisHeadache] Any advice? Looking for any help
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>  I am now on 5 weeks out since getting viral meningitis. My fever,
>  chills, sweats and tremors have stopped and for the most part not
>  getting the non stop migraines anymore but did have a migraine attack
>  but only lasted less than half a day however I have been getting
>  almost 18 hours a day vertigo, extreme off balance feeling too and
>  neck aches, headaches unlike the neck pain and migraines. My doctors
>  think it is far too far out since the initial viral meningitis attack
>  as well not having any fever, etc but as well are surprised regarding
>  my horrible balance issues that I honestly have not been able to
>  drive since 5 weeks ago and very rarely can get out of the house due
>  to the store lighting in most places makes my vertigo much worse.
>  They are doing an MRI tomorrow of my neck and brain, although went
>  through a CT 2 weeks ago and found nothing they are not expecting to
>  find anything on the MRI either however what the heck can one do for
>  the almost constant vertigo? I know this has to be from the virus
>  because prior I would have occasional vertigo with occasional
>  migraines but still functioned. This is just horrible! I am down to
>  only taking 1 advil migraine a day and 1 extra strength Tylenol which
>  is little compared to 800 mg of ibuprofen and 3 Tylenol's a day I
>  used to be on.
>
>  Any suggestions, ideas please let me know! :)
>  Thanks so much everyone, Huge Hugs,
>  Kimberly :)
>
>
>
> [The entire original message is not included]
>

Hello Shelly,


I took only get temps up to 100 with the Post part but when the virus first
kicked in was spiking 102 so that head me to the hospital.

I get the vertigo still about 70 percent of my day, I haven't drove in going on
almost 2 months, it is indeed wicked! I too have gone through many, many
surgeries and honestly would rather did with that pain than this nightmare, even
all my docs agree I have never been so sick or more like felt so sick. My last
of the symptoms are the vertigo, headaches but they all start at the base of the
neck and of course my right ear hearing loss and ear aches, pain.

Praying there is light at the end of the tunnel for all of us! AMEN! :)
PS: Have you gotten the Meningitis vaccine yet?
Huge Hugs & Many Blessings,
Kimberly  :)


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---- Shelly Morrison <morrisons2001@...> wrote:
> Hi Kimberly,
> Thank you so much for your response!
>
> Yes, I do experience some vertigo but not all of the time. I still drive but
if the headache starts in, I head home as fast as possible. Once I had to pull
off the road. My fevers only get
> 99 or 100, not very bad at all. How about yours?
>
> This is a very bad virus. I am a two time survivor of breast cancer and I can
honestly say the cancer did not hurt, it was all the treatments and surgeries it
took to get rid of it. This has been painful and, so far, I see no light at the
end of the tunnel.
>
> Thank you for sharing what you have learned through you bout with it and I'll
continue to share any progress I experience.
>
> Take good care,
> Shelly
> --- On Fri, 2/20/09, kstegman@... <kstegman@...> wrote:
> From: kstegman@... <kstegman@...>
> Subject: Re: [PostmeningitisHeadache] Newest Member
> To: PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: "myangles1015" <morrisons2001@...>
> Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 1:28 PM
>
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>             Welcome and can I just say how much I relate! I am 6 weeks
out-post Meningitis and well I still have the neck pain that radiates to the
left side of my head up to my crown area and can travel to the right side. I
just got done final apts with Neurology and had a catscan and MRI this past
week. They have me on Advil Migraine twice a day and Tylenol twice a day, spaced
out and Valium for the vertigo which do you have vertigo too? I was told the
post symptoms can be just as wicked as the initial virus. My left ear I lost
hearing and I still get ear aches and pain because the virus went into the inner
ear fluid, could be till summer before I feel somewhat normal again. I know how
bad you feel and how much it takes over your life. This is the absolute most
sick I have ever been. I think seeing a Neurologist and getting the tests run
are important to make sure no brain swelling but if all comes back ok really
just treating the pain can be with a
>  good family doctor, the Neurologists can only do so much because this is a
virus I was told it must run its course and can be different from everyone.
>
>
>
> Can you still drive? How high are your fevers?
>
>
>
> Huge Hugs & Stay Strong!
>
> Kimberly  :0
>
>
>
> --
>
> Kimberly
>
> Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign
>
> Cell-1-513-652- 6571
>
> Fax-1-513-772- 0019
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> *Sometimes in life you have to survive first before you can live
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> ---- myangles1015 <morrisons2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
>
> > I had viral meningitis early December last year. I have had severe
>
> > headaches every since. They were off and on through Dec and Jan but
>
> > this month they came on with a vengeance and have not let up since.
>
> > When I realized that I took 80 Advil in 4 days, I went to the Dr
>
> > again. He mentioned post meningitis headaches and set me up for a CT
>
> > and referral to a neurologist.
>
> >
>
> > That is how I found this website, THANK GOODNESS someone started it. I
>
> > thank all for sharing your stories. I know now that I'm not the only
>
> > one this is happening to and I feel more confident about my Doctors
>
> > diagnosis.
>
> >
>
> > For all those who have gone though the CT and trips to the
>
> > neurologist, do you think this is a waste of time or do you recommend
>
> > me go through the process? Also, has anyone had these severe headaches
>
> > move from being the entire head and neck to primarily one side? My
>
> > latest episode started out to be the entire head and neck and moved to
>
> > my left side. Now, both eyes hurt and are sensitive to light, my
>
> > entire forehead aches and I have occasional fevers. My left temple and
>
> > jaw ache, my left sinus burns and the left side of my neck and head
>
> > throb. I was wondering if anyone shares these symptoms.
>
> >
>
> > This is ruining my quality of life and I am so grateful to have people
>
> > to share this with.
>
> >
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> >
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Welcome and can I just say how much I relate! I am 6 weeks out-post Meningitis
and well I still have the neck pain that radiates to the left side of my head up
to my crown area and can travel to the right side. I just got done final apts
with Neurology and had a catscan and MRI this past week. They have me on Advil
Migraine twice a day and Tylenol twice a day, spaced out and Valium for the
vertigo which do you have vertigo too? I was told the post symptoms can be just
as wicked as the initial virus. My left ear I lost hearing and I still get ear
aches and pain because the virus went into the inner ear fluid, could be till
summer before I feel somewhat normal again. I know how bad you feel and how much
it takes over your life. This is the absolute most sick I have ever been. I
think seeing a Neurologist and getting the tests run are important to make sure
no brain swelling but if all comes back ok really just treating the pain can be
with a good family doctor, the Neurologists can only do so much because this is
a virus I was told it must run its course and can be different from everyone.

Can you still drive? How high are your fevers?

Huge Hugs & Stay Strong!
Kimberly  :0


--
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Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign
Cell-1-513-652-6571
Fax-1-513-772-0019
*Sometimes in life you have to survive first before you can live

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Web Site Owner
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---- myangles1015 <morrisons2001@...> wrote:
> Hello All,
> I had viral meningitis early December last year. I have had severe
> headaches every since. They were off and on through Dec and Jan but
> this month they came on with a vengeance and have not let up since.
> When I realized that I took 80 Advil in 4 days, I went to the Dr
> again. He mentioned post meningitis headaches and set me up for a CT
> and referral to a neurologist.
>
> That is how I found this website, THANK GOODNESS someone started it. I
> thank all for sharing your stories. I know now that I'm not the only
> one this is happening to and I feel more confident about my Doctors
> diagnosis.
>
> For all those who have gone though the CT and trips to the
> neurologist, do you think this is a waste of time or do you recommend
> me go through the process? Also, has anyone had these severe headaches
> move from being the entire head and neck to primarily one side? My
> latest episode started out to be the entire head and neck and moved to
> my left side. Now, both eyes hurt and are sensitive to light, my
> entire forehead aches and I have occasional fevers. My left temple and
> jaw ache, my left sinus burns and the left side of my neck and head
> throb. I was wondering if anyone shares these symptoms.
>
> This is ruining my quality of life and I am so grateful to have people
> to share this with.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Hello All,
I had viral meningitis early December last year. I have had severe
headaches every since. They were off and on through Dec and Jan but
this month they came on with a vengeance and have not let up since.
When I realized that I took 80 Advil in 4 days, I went to the Dr
again. He mentioned post meningitis headaches and set me up for a CT
and referral to a neurologist.

That is how I found this website, THANK GOODNESS someone started it. I
thank all for sharing your stories. I know now that I'm not the only
one this is happening to and I feel more confident about my Doctors
diagnosis.

For all those who have gone though the CT and trips to the
neurologist, do you think this is a waste of time or do you recommend
me go through the process? Also, has anyone had these severe headaches
move from being the entire head and neck to primarily one side? My
latest episode started out to be the entire head and neck and moved to
my left side. Now, both eyes hurt and are sensitive to light, my
entire forehead aches and I have occasional fevers. My left temple and
jaw ache, my left sinus burns and the left side of my neck and head
throb. I was wondering if anyone shares these symptoms.

This is ruining my quality of life and I am so grateful to have people
to share this with.

WHATTTTTTTTTTTT~ that long! I thought 6 months to a year was long from Post
Meningitis symptoms!!!!! :(

Huge Hugs,
Kimberly  :)








---- Jackie <jackie_yahhyahh@...> wrote:
> Oh yeah and my dr infectious disease dr. States to me that it can take
anywhere from 2 years to 15 years to remotely feel normal.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kimberly <kstegman@...>
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:01 PM
> To: PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PostmeningitisHeadache] Any advice? Looking for any help
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>  I am now on 5 weeks out since getting viral meningitis. My fever,
>  chills, sweats and tremors have stopped and for the most part not
>  getting the non stop migraines anymore but did have a migraine attack
>  but only lasted less than half a day however I have been getting
>  almost 18 hours a day vertigo, extreme off balance feeling too and
>  neck aches, headaches unlike the neck pain and migraines. My doctors
>  think it is far too far out since the initial viral meningitis attack
>  as well not having any fever, etc but as well are surprised regarding
>  my horrible balance issues that I honestly have not been able to
>  drive since 5 weeks ago and very rarely can get out of the house due
>  to the store lighting in most places makes my vertigo much worse.
>  They are doing an MRI tomorrow of my neck and brain, although went
>  through a CT 2 weeks ago and found nothing they are not expecting to
>  find anything on the MRI either however what the heck can one do for
>  the almost constant vertigo? I know this has to be from the virus
>  because prior I would have occasional vertigo with occasional
>  migraines but still functioned. This is just horrible! I am down to
>  only taking 1 advil migraine a day and 1 extra strength Tylenol which
>  is little compared to 800 mg of ibuprofen and 3 Tylenol's a day I
>  used to be on.
>
>  Any suggestions, ideas please let me know! :)
>  Thanks so much everyone, Huge Hugs,
>  Kimberly :)
>
>
>
> [The entire original message is not included]

Thanks Diane for the info, I have not been tested for Lyme disease but can tell
you I now have ear aches in both ears and ear pain that comes on. They did the
MRI yesterday late afternoon but won't know anything for a few days, they don't
expect to find anything either since I still believe the viral part of
Meningitis did a major number on my vertigo and light sensitivity issues, I also
get the occasional nausea when the vertigo is really bad. It is now 6 weeks but
am glad I don't have the fever, chills or sweats, tremors anymore but the
balance, ear and vertigo issues are horrible and still unable to drive. :(

I am so sorry you have went through hell and back too! This is indeed the worst
and most sick I have ever been and thats topping any surgery I have ever had!
AMEN! do they run blood work to test for Lyme disease?

Thanks so much for all the info!
Huge HUgs,
Kimberly  :)







---- Diane Goodman-Daniel <dizzygoodman@...> wrote:
> I've had it 3 times this past year and its definitely was still bad at 5
> weeks. I still get headaches and it's now 9 months later.
> I had the tremor but no vertigo and my fever was only there intermittantly.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Jackie <jackie_yahhyahh@...> wrote:
>
> >   I was wondering if you have been tested for lymes disease? The vertigo,
> > hand trembles, meningitis, chills yet your not cold, sweats, and constant
> > headaches. I suffered from lymes disease and had a co infection. It sounds
> > alot like lyme but i am no dr but your symptoms are alot like mine were, i
> > only tested positive for 2 bands.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > From: Kimberly <kstegman@...>
> > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:01 PM
> > To: PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [PostmeningitisHeadache] Any advice? Looking for any help
> >
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I am now on 5 weeks out since getting viral meningitis. My fever,
> > chills, sweats and tremors have stopped and for the most part not
> > getting the non stop migraines anymore but did have a migraine attack
> > but only lasted less than half a day however I have been getting
> > almost 18 hours a day vertigo, extreme off balance feeling too and
> > neck aches, headaches unlike the neck pain and migraines. My doctors
> > think it is far too far out since the initial viral meningitis attack
> > as well not having any fever, etc but as well are surprised regarding
> > my horrible balance issues that I honestly have not been able to
> > drive since 5 weeks ago and very rarely can get out of the house due
> > to the store lighting in most places makes my vertigo much worse.
> > They are doing an MRI tomorrow of my neck and brain, although went
> > through a CT 2 weeks ago and found nothing they are not expecting to
> > find anything on the MRI either however what the heck can one do for
> > the almost constant vertigo? I know this has to be from the virus
> > because prior I would have occasional vertigo with occasional
> > migraines but still functioned. This is just horrible! I am down to
> > only taking 1 advil migraine a day and 1 extra strength Tylenol which
> > is little compared to 800 mg of ibuprofen and 3 Tylenol's a day I
> > used to be on.
> >
> > Any suggestions, ideas please let me know! :)
> > Thanks so much everyone, Huge Hugs,
> > Kimberly :)
> >
> >
> >
> > [The entire original message is not included]
> >
> >

Hello everyone,


I am now on 5 weeks out since getting viral meningitis. My fever,
chills, sweats and tremors have stopped and for the most part not
getting the non stop migraines anymore but did have a migraine attack
but only lasted less than half a day however I have been getting
almost 18 hours a day vertigo, extreme off balance feeling too and
neck aches, headaches unlike the neck pain and migraines. My doctors
think it is far too far out since the initial viral meningitis attack
as well not having any fever, etc but as well are surprised regarding
my horrible balance issues that I honestly have not been able to
drive since 5 weeks ago and very rarely can get out of the house due
to the store lighting in most places makes my vertigo much worse.
They are doing an MRI tomorrow of my neck and brain, although went
through a CT 2 weeks ago and found nothing they are not expecting to
find anything on the MRI either however what the heck can one do for
the almost constant vertigo? I know this has to be from the virus
because prior I would have occasional vertigo with occasional
migraines but still functioned. This is just horrible! I am down to
only taking 1 advil migraine a day and 1 extra strength Tylenol which
is little compared to 800 mg of ibuprofen and 3 Tylenol's a day I
used to be on.

Any suggestions, ideas please let me know! :)
Thanks so much everyone, Huge Hugs,
Kimberly  :)

Darn email didn't come through so here it is:
gpawarenessfund at yahoo dot com
Huge Hugs & Many Blessings, Kimberly :)
--- In PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com, "Kimberly"
<kstegman@...> wrote:
>
> Thank goodness! Hello my name is Kimberly, I am 37 years old and
> diagnosed with Acute Viral Meningitis 2 weeks ago after becoming
very
> ill 7 days prior. Mine started out as a typical migraine but guess
> what? It never left, that was 7 days straight then the fever,
sweats,
> chills then the jaw trembling that I couldn't get my jaw to shut in
> fear I would bite my own tongue, leg tremors then nausea, severe
> light sensitivity on top of the migraine, electric lightening bolt
> shocks of pain-WHEW!!!!! I am at 3 weeks and going on 4 weeks, so I
> broke the fever, chills, sweats but I am just not feeling right,
> still have the vertigo and feeling well 'LOOPY~', add occasional
> can't hear or ringing out of one of my ears. I was told due to mine
> being so bad could be 4-6 weeks that is IF I don't suffer from long
> term effects-OUCH! I have friend who has MS and his symptoms sound
> like mine minus the Meningitis, he did say you can get MS from
> complications, that is scary! I am on my blackberry and finally
broke
> the headache from you know where after suffering from it since
11am,
> it is now 11:42pm, 12 hours later. I need any help I can get, my
> email address I can access and text from blackberry is:
> gpawarenessfund@... I must say my heart and prayers go out to
> each and every one of you, such a HORRIFIC thing and an evil
monster
> to conquer, I told everyone that once I beat this I think I deserve
> some type of award or trophy, I now need to correct myself after
> finding this group and give all of us one-AMEN! Huge Hugs & Many
> Blessings, Kimberly   gpawarenessfund@... access via text
> blackberry
>

Thank goodness! Hello my name is Kimberly, I am 37 years old and
diagnosed with Acute Viral Meningitis 2 weeks ago after becoming very
ill 7 days prior. Mine started out as a typical migraine but guess
what? It never left, that was 7 days straight then the fever, sweats,
chills then the jaw trembling that I couldn't get my jaw to shut in
fear I would bite my own tongue, leg tremors then nausea, severe
light sensitivity on top of the migraine, electric lightening bolt
shocks of pain-WHEW!!!!! I am at 3 weeks and going on 4 weeks, so I
broke the fever, chills, sweats but I am just not feeling right,
still have the vertigo and feeling well 'LOOPY~', add occasional
can't hear or ringing out of one of my ears. I was told due to mine
being so bad could be 4-6 weeks that is IF I don't suffer from long
term effects-OUCH! I have friend who has MS and his symptoms sound
like mine minus the Meningitis, he did say you can get MS from
complications, that is scary! I am on my blackberry and finally broke
the headache from you know where after suffering from it since 11am,
it is now 11:42pm, 12 hours later. I need any help I can get, my
email address I can access and text from blackberry is:
gpawarenessfund@.... I must say my heart and prayers go out to
each and every one of you, such a HORRIFIC thing and an evil monster
to conquer, I told everyone that once I beat this I think I deserve
some type of award or trophy, I now need to correct myself after
finding this group and give all of us one-AMEN! Huge Hugs & Many
Blessings, Kimberly   gpawarenessfund@... access via text
blackberry

I had viral meningitis in 2004, and have had terrible headaches ever
since.  I have tried every medicine, treatment, etc., that is
available, with no help.  I've taken migraine medicines, Topamax,
Depakote, you name it.  I've been to several different doctors, had
sinus surgery, neck surgery, and lumbar punctures.  My neurosurgeon
says that I have scar tissue in my ventricles from the meningitis.  In
August, 2008, I had a vp shunt put in, but was allergic to the
antibiotic that was on the shunt and tubing, so they had to take it
out.  I had a small brain hemmorhage, and lost sensation in my left
side.  They put another shunt in, November, 2008, without
antibiotics.  The shunt is working, and we are trying to get it
adjusted to the level of fluid that my brain can handle without
getting a headache, but so far we haven't found that level, and I'm
still having headaches.  Has anyone found help for their headaches?

I want to meet you. Give me a chance! Click here to chat with me online:
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Hello.  My brother-in-law was diagnosed with Viral meningitis.  He
started feelling sick last monday, the 15th, and spent five days in
the hospital.  He was released Sunday.  He just finally broke his
fever, but he ist still really sick.  We just don't know if this is
normal...?  We know it lasts about 2 weeks and sometimes longer, but
we just weren't sure.  How long did your fever last?  How long did it
take to feel better?  They gave him pain and fever meds and that's
it.  When will he start to feel better?  will it be sudden?


--- In PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com, "schott.tara"
<schott.tara@...> wrote:
>
> I am so glad I found this group.  I thought I was loosing my mind
with
> all this.
>
>   On Oct. 1 2008, I had my first visit to the ER.  I thought it was
just
> a Migraine and so did the Doc.  The Doc gave me a shot of demerol
and
> sent me home.  The next day I was back in the ER, at that time the
ER
> Doc wanted to do a spinal tap.  I didn't think I had Meningitis so i
> turned it down.  Again they gave me a shot of demerol and sent me on
> my way.  The next day I was in the ER for the 3rd time in 3 days.
At
> that point I realized there was something else wrong with me other
> than A Migraine.  I had A spinal tap done and was admitted into the
> hospital where I stayed for 5 days. A day 1/2 later I was back in
the
> ER and once again admitted into the hospital, where I stayed for
> another 4 days.   It wasn't until my last day in the hospital that I
> was told  for sure I had Meningitis.
>
>   I got sick on Oct. 1 and it is now the Oct. 30.  I get very bad
> headaches on A daily bases, I am very tired all the time, And I am
> finding myself becoming very depressed.  Between the headaches and
the
> depression i am having a hard time with my everyday life.  My
husband
> and are fighting pretty bad because of all this and I sometimes
think
> he thinks I am faking it all.  After reading all the stories I now
> know I am not going crazy.
>
>   I am just wondering if it is worth going to see the neurologist. I
> had A follow with my family Doc.  He told me I could have the
> headaches for another month.  I feel like i will have them for
longer
> since I am getting them every day. I wake up with it and go to bed
> with it, almost everyday. After reading some of stories, it does not
> sound like there is much that can be done other than pain
management.
>
> Thank You,
> Tara
>

The surgery was a bust. I what they thought might be a hole was in
face a healed fracture from an old head injury.


I'm now having daily headaches, and low grade fevers a couple times a
week. They are still testing me for more diseases, so far:

West Nile
Lyme
MS
Lupus
Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (autoimmune)
Herpes
Syphilis
HIV
TB
a whole bunch of other autoimmune diseases..
and they are all coming back negative...

Should have gone to med school!

--- In PostmeningitisHeadache@yahoogroups.com, "bgarza86"
<bgarza86@...> wrote:
>
> Hello.  My brother-in-law has meningitis and I wanted to know if the
> pain and fever he is going through now is normal?  Please help.
>


How long has he been sick. Horrible headaches and fever are common.
For some people they end in a few weeks and for others it goes on a
long time. I have chronic meningitis and have been sick on and off
since May of this year.

Hello.  My brother-in-law has meningitis and I wanted to know if the
pain and fever he is going through now is normal?  Please help.

Morning all....

My friend was diagnosed three years ago with both types of meningitis
( at different times ).   She is now suffering from the horrible post-
meningitis headaches, that also spark up some hellacious lumps and
bumps on her neck.   They are tender to the touch, and her neck often
feels as if it cannot hold her head up.

She has been from doc to doc to doc to doc, without any relief or
information on what these lumps actually are.

Has anyone else experienced these lumps?   I would like to help her
out anyway possible.

Thanks!