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Can meningitis cause any long term immune issues? recovered, but 3 months later still long bouts of fatigue/aches. follow up labs have been normal

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Sounds pretty normal: This doesn't sound like you have any "immune issues". It is very common for people to feel wiped out, fatigued, and so on for a few months after any severe illness. Discuss with your doctor, but these feelings probably will gradually clear up. Good luck!

Answered 1/17/2016

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Can meningitis cause any long term immune issues? recovered, but 3 months later still long bouts of fatigue/aches. follow up labs have been normal

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