My husband has had a headache for 32 days now. He's also had a low-grade fever at times and chills, in the 1st 2-3 wks. he slept almost 24 hrs.--except to eat and use the bathroom. Within the last week he is sensitive to light. He has had 2 MRI's, 2 EEG's, 1 cat scan, chest x-rays, lots of blood tests, 1 lumbar spinal tap, psych eval., neuropsychological workup, OT workup, hearing tested.
We don't results of all the tests. MRI and cat scan were normal. Were told not Lyme's; not fungal, bacterial (started on acyclovir for 3 days after 18 days) or meningococcal meningitis.
Were told it is viral meningitis. Lumbar spinal tap--white count is up and also protein. EEG--showed slowed brain wave pattern. Second EEG still looked slow. Neuropsychological workup showed a 7--8. Husband is an electrical engineer with a Master's Degree. Has cognitive problems.
Told hallucinations due to acyclovir and taken off as not bacterial.
Do we need another opinion to confirm viral meningitis? What are your suggestions? Will he ever be back to "himself"?
Help, please.
Thank you.