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Meningitis in your words

Here you’ll find stories from those whose lives have been changed by meningitis. Whether you’ve experienced it, supported someone, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters.

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Nyasia Soto's story

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

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James Bellman's story

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

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Marjorie Lynn Graham's story

Marjorie shares how she's affected by recurrent viral meningitis, and how she's managed each episode and its after-effects.

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Jamie Thorburn's story

Kelly Ann shares the story of her son Jamie's meningitis aged 10 months, and highlights the importance of being persistent.

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Kodee Cessna's story

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

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Genevieve B.'s story

Karen talks about the after-effects of her daughter Genevieve's viral meningitis, which she contracted aged 14.

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Laurie Ildau's story

Laurie talks about the lingering after-effects she's experienced since having viral meningitis.

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Tay WalkingShield's story

Tay talks about her difficulty receiving treatment for meningitis and the subsequent effect it has had on her.

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Rowena Orrell's story

Rowena talks about contracting viral meningitis and the after-effects she has experienced since her illness.

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Linda Budhu's story

Linda tells her story of contracting meningitis aged 42, and the after-effects including depression.