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Still have bouts of flu-like body aches/fatigue where im in bed for days- five months after meningitis recovery. which specialist do i see?

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Internist: If you have truly recovered from the meningitis you then can see your primary doctor. You may need an additional workup for something else. Best wishes.

Answered 4/12/2016

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A member asked:

Still have bouts of flu-like body aches/fatigue where im in bed for days- five months after meningitis recovery. which specialist do i see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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