Question 1

how is viral meningitis treated? what medications? how to relieve headache? and stop nausea?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: You have far more questions then one provider can answer in 400 characters. Suggest you break  this up into separate questions.  I will address nausea.  Try ginger tea, ginger ale or crystallized ginger to help decrease nausea.

Question 2

flagystatin vaginal ovules for bacterial vaginosis. worried about meningitis side effect from medication. im also breastfeeding and worried about passing through breast milk? i need an answer! please?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: Your pharmacist is a very good source of information and can answer your question about breast feeding and give you information about whether the potential side effect of meningitis is very rare. With such information you can make a decision about using the flagystatin ovules.

Question 3

how to treat with a little mental retardation left as after effects of bacterial meningitis? how can i help myself? any therapy? any medication?

Accepted Answer

Time will tell: Even after the best therapy, bacterial meningitis may leave some permanent or long term effects which may improve over time. The key is to have patience , and to optimize your health with a diet and exercise.  After all, your body has been affected by what one may consider to be a "typhoon" or "tornado". In such areas of the world, it will take time to rebuild- this goes the same for your brain.

Question 4

i heard new drugs for remylination are available now...is it true?
can they help my gf who's suffering from spasm and weakness after meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Name that drug: if you can name the drug you refer to for remyelination of nerves then, I will be able to look into that and tell you whether it is something that is currently available or in the pipeline. Personally, I have not heard of such drugs being available yet because if they were I'm sure there would've been an incredible amount of buzz throughout the neurology world. All quiet on the Western front.

Question 5

what are some of the non-drug treatments for meningitis?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Meningitis include::   IV hydration, Oxygen supplementation, Lumbar puncture, Supportive care.

Question 6

am i safe from amebic meningitis if i use simply saline from the drug store?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Obviously make sure the container is sealed, no for just microbes but as a standard safety practice. Microbes as you mention can be found in warm fresh water. Most often in hot springs. However, some events have been reported from nasal flushes / rinse. However, I am not certain to the validity of these. But to make it short.. Rinse away.

Question 7

heard biib033 or rhlgm22 is being tested for remyelination. can it help my 23 old gf who is facing spasm and weakness in one leg and arm even after 1 yr of tb meningitis? is this drug available?

Accepted Answer

Study: This would likely be part of a study. Ask your doctor to review any studies she is eligible for and see if she can be enrolled. All the best and I hope you find a treatment that will help.

Question 8

whether levofloxacin shud b used wid hzre for tb meningitis patients and for hw long? for chronic lacunar infarcts and hydrocephalus furosimide could be given or some other drug. want a second opinion

Accepted Answer

A mix up: You threw a lot of things in the same pot, so I am not sure i quite understand all what you said. First, Levofloxacin is not used as a first or second line medication in the us for the treatment of tb. Lacunar infarcts are not normally treated with furosemide. Furosemide may potentially be used for hydrocephalus but that's not the treatment for that. It may be used symptomatically at times.

Question 9

can you advise for details on meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: The most common cause of meningitis is viral infection  that usually get better without treatment. Other types of meningitis are bacterial or fungal. The high fever, stiff neck and severe headache are the common signs.

Question 10

can symptoms of meningitis go on for over a month?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely they can, even in spite of adequate treatment.

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How is viral meningitis treated? what medications? how to relieve headache? and stop nausea?

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Flagystatin vaginal ovules for bacterial vaginosis. worried about meningitis side effect from medication. im also breastfeeding and worried about passing through breast milk? i need an answer! please?

A member asked:

How to treat with a little mental retardation left as after effects of bacterial meningitis? how can i help myself? any therapy? any medication?

A member asked:

I heard new drugs for remylination are available now...is it true? can they help my gf who's suffering from spasm and weakness after meningitis?

A member asked:

What are some of the non-drug treatments for meningitis?

A member asked:

Am i safe from amebic meningitis if i use simply saline from the drug store?

A member asked:

Heard biib033 or rhlgm22 is being tested for remyelination. can it help my 23 old gf who is facing spasm and weakness in one leg and arm even after 1 yr of tb meningitis? is this drug available?

A member asked:

Whether levofloxacin shud b used wid hzre for tb meningitis patients and for hw long? for chronic lacunar infarcts and hydrocephalus furosimide could be given or some other drug. want a second opinion

A member asked:

Can you advise for details on meningitis?

A member asked:

Can symptoms of meningitis go on for over a month?

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