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Long term effects of encephalitis
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Long term effects of encephalitis
by Linda__0__0, Aug 26, 1998 12:00AM
My husband thinks he had encephalitis 23 years ago. He was hospitalized;
suffered paralysis; took over a year to recover. Recently he has been
experiencing extreme weakness, headaches, and nausea whenever he works
a little more than usual. Since I've known him (1990) he has periodic
spasms and minor paralysis in his upper lip. The chances of getting
him to a doctor are slim. He's convinced they can't diagnose it or treat
it, so why bother. I need ammunition to convince him to seek help.
Any advice? Thanks. Linda
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neurolgy MD - AY, Aug 26, 1998 12:00AM
Dear Linda,
Lacking more details about what happened your husband in such distant
past (23 years ago), it is rather difficult to explain his current
symptoms. However, these combination of symptoms, i.e. headache, nausea,
generalized weakness upon moderate physical activity certainly deserves
further medical investigation. The specific cause of these symptoms
might not necessarily be neurological. For instance, his cardiac
condition might also require some investigation. I would recommend that
he should be seen by your family or primary physician as early as
possible.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.
Please consult your doctor regarding diagnostic and treatment options.
Member Comments
by caz2009, Jul 21, 2009 05:38PM
A related discussion, enchephalitis was started.
