Meningitis in your words

Jule contracted bacterial meningitis aged 32 and has since recovered, but with lingering neurological after-effects.

Nicole shares her story of having viral meningitis twice and the after-effects this has caused.

Mark was diagnosed with viral meningitis as a child. Here he talks about the mental and physical after-effects he's experienced since then.

James talks about his experience of meningitis and the daily migraines he has suffered since his illness.

Kodee describes his recurring migraines and back pain symptoms, and the treatment he has received.

Laurie describes her experience of fungal meningitis and the long after-effects she's experienced.

Nyasia talks about her symptoms when she contracted viral meningitis, and the worsening headaches she's experienced since her illness.

Eloise’s mother Christine shares the story of her hospitalisation with meningitis, and the after-effects and the stigma they have faced since her recovery.

David shares his story of surviving TB meningitis as a child and the after-effects he's experienced since then.

Chloe describes her experience of viral meningitis, from the initial symptoms to her ongoing recovery.

Dale describes his experience of bacterial meningitis and the effects on his body since his illness.

Hayley shares her story of viral meningitis and the after-effects she is still experiencing.