Comments on: Meningitis – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

By: Devon B

Devon B — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:19:02 +0000

By: Mike E

Mike E — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:55:41 +0000

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meningitis/DS00118

hope this helps.

By: paige rocker

paige rocker — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:42:45 +0000

Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, usually bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, but also physical injury, cancer or certain drugs

Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is an emerging infectious disease caused by at least three species of bacteria belonging to the genus Borrelia (such as ticks)

By: alex z

alex z — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:19:50 +0000

There are two forms of Meningitis. Bacterial and Viral. I had bacterial and it was diagnosed by performing a spinal tap. Usually the symptoms are:

Fever and chills

Headache

Vomiting

Stiff neck (patient may not be able to curl up in bed with nose to knees)

Irritability and drowsiness

Eyes that are sensitive to light

Delirium and confusion (uncommon)

Seizures (rare)

Coma (rare)

As far as your symptoms they may be a reaction to the immunization, but in lieu of the above, perhaps it's not Meningitis, but rather your reaction to the shot itself. If you truly believe you have contracted Meningitis, then you may have to submit to a spinal. Not fun because the side effects can be long term Migraines. Think twice and don't react as a result of what may be a hunch.

By: Paranormal Princess

Paranormal Princess — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:32:24 +0000

well someone would actually have to come down with meningitis for everyone to get tested. If you are concerned you can always ask the doc for a test anyway. The doctors usually look for a fever, rash, vomiting, headaches and check your lymph nodes for inflammation and ask you if you have any pain in your neck especially if you turn your neck up and down. If you have any of these early symptoms then they upgrade to a lumbar puncture to test for it. It isnt as painful as it used to be because they use anesthetics and has its risks but it can tell for sure if it is meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is treatable with antibiotics, viral meningitis has to run its course out of the body.

By: Log

Log — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:46:37 +0000

When did you first become ill if it was 3 days or more ago then it is viral otherwise you would be dead. If it has been less then 3 days go to you local ER asap and tell them what your dr told you. Your dr is an idiot for saying that the only way to see if it is meningitis is to do an LP or grow blood cultures. I think what you have is viral because if it was bacterial you would not be able to be sitting on the computer.

For all you know you don't have Meningitis at all.
Good luck and i hope your feeling better soon

By: Hayley R

Hayley R — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:13:20 +0000

you're at no risk at all — for 99% of cases.
BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! see below…………….

With the deadliest form of meningitis, meningococcal meningitis, there is a concern for treating close contacts (which really means household contacts, and others like you who might have had saliva contact). About 15% of those close contacts might also come down with bacterial (deadly) meningitis within the 2 weeks after contact with an active case.

But in November, you are in the middle of enterovirus season — almost a guarantee that your friend has viral meningitis. Nothing for you to worry about.

Just ask her what KIND of meningitis the doctors said she has.
And if she truly had meningococcal meningitis, the doctors would be tracking you down for treatment, as would the public health department.

By: Wordpress

Wordpress — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:54:05 +0000

I know we are only human, we make mistake, heard that many times before no doubt as well.
But this, is simply crazy, it’s as if these days, not so much they don’t care, simply do not have the time and patience for you.
Scary really because we like to think if we get in trouble like this, they will have us in, do tests and then, you know, help us.
All this does is put one off wanting to bother at all.

By: WPMixer

WPMixer — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:33:23 +0000

I’ve heard this several times, meningitis, tonsillitis, legionairre’s, and pneumonia, all called swine flu. Charlotte Hartley,Chloe Buckley, Georgia Keeling,Carol Rowe, all died from swine misdiagnoses. We have noticed for years the docs are getting worse and worse, do not touch you, wont do tests. You know, going to the doctor is like a job interview now ! In, answer questions, quickly tossed out for the next guy !!! That’s why I buy antibiotics every year now. They would not treat us. l,p

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:05:11 +0000

Meningitis is caused by a virus (which isn't serious) or a bacterial infection (which is a serious medical emergency). It is not hereditary. You're still susceptible to meningitis, and you should definitely see a doctor if you show symptons, but you aren't necessarily more likely to contract it.

Common symptoms (of both types) are a sore neck, a severe headache increased sensitivity to light and sound, a high fever (usually accompanied by chills), nausea, and twitching. A minority of people also develop seizures during the time, and children sometimes become delirious.

In regards to your last sentence, while many people go their entire lives without contracting meningitis, there's no evidence that they have an actual immunity.