Aseptic Meningitis

Posted By Jim on December 29, 1998 at 13:27:32:







After many months of having neurological problems and being sick, I was recently diagnosed with "aseptic viral meningitis".  While many of my symptoms have gotten better, some just don't go away.  Furthermore, my energy level is poor, but has gotten better over time.
The physician told me that the symptoms from this can wax and wane so to speak from a minimum of six months from the time I first fell ill up to twelve months from the onset of my illness.  Furthermore, he stated that I may suffer permanent neurological damage, although minor in nature, from this illness.  He also wants me to try a medication called acyclovir as he said that 80% of all viral meningitis cases are caused by viruses that this medication can help supress in the body.
My question to the forum physicians is twofold.  Is the timeframe for this illness/symptoms accurate at 6 - 12 months?  Is it worthwhile trying out this acyclovir?  Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.