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Whether a gud recovery possible after tb meningitis and lacunar infarcts. a yr after my gf has issues in walking straight, she can go upstairs though.

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Physical therapy: It sounds like she has made good progress. She can improve and maintain her recovery with continued physical therapy, strength training, and balance/gait training. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rehabilitation.html

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

Whether a gud recovery possible after tb meningitis and lacunar infarcts. a yr after my gf has issues in walking straight, she can go upstairs though.

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