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Recovering 3 montha after tb meningitis she cries a lot but say has no pain. why she cries, she is improving slowly? any advise?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

TB: This is a very severe illness that even when treated can leave residual changes in brain substance. She is presumably being see by a pediatric infectious disease expert or neurologist. Take her back to see them and get this worked out.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/26/2013

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A member asked:

Recovering 3 montha after tb meningitis she cries a lot but say has no pain. why she cries, she is improving slowly? any advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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