How long does it take to heal from bacterial meningits

[csmissingtexas]

I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis(strep-pneumo) 3 weeks ago and had treatment within 15 hours of onset of severe pain. I was released within a few days and did IV antibiotics at home for 11 days. I still have bad headaches and pretty bad fatigue. My neck is still a little stiff & I have developed twitches in several different places on my right side of my body. I think I still have a sinus infection too. My question is how long do these symptoms stick around? Also, is it possible to have a sinus infection after the IV antibiotics? I get them frequently & sometimes don't know I have them. Any help/advice is appreciated since it is a "rare" disease.

[csmissingtexas]

Thank you for your post. I am still struggling through this. I still have someI am trying to act like things are ok because my 70 year old mother is worried sick. I am just taking more meds  and feel like a druggy but I can function a little better with all of the meds. I see the dr thurs. so we will see what he says.

[slim_runderpants1009]

Hi, I am sorry to hear that you had bacterial meningitis; I had this when I was 2 weeks old and as a result complications of this have arisen. The headaches could just be an after effect of the illness that may go away within weeks however, they may be something more than just after effects with the possible complication of excess fluid on the brain because of the antibodies and things; which is what I had. In all honesty I would advise that you see the neurologist even if you are feeling better as he can rule out any possible adverse effects. Tiredness is a  common after effect of the illness itself. Don't try to rush yourself back into work; take your time, or ask your neurologist what time it would be benefitial to start work again. Usually 3 months after the initial illness itself.

[csmissingtexas]

Thanks for the help. I had the MRI & everything looked normal even though I am still having headaches & weakness/exhaustion. Pain killers(perkacet/lortab) do not seem to help that much. Neurontin, ultram & motrin seem to be helping the pain but I am extremely tired. It has been over a month(april 22) since I was in the hospital.I went to a "natural" health specialist & they said I still have swelling, a fungal infection in my sinuses & my adrenal glads are spent. They put me on several "natural" herbs ect. to help. I am desperate to get back to work as I have a business to run. I did make an appt with a neurologist which I might cancel if I feel better b4 the appt. next week.  Any advice is helpful since the Dr's here do not know why I am still having these headaches.