Kodee Cessna's story
Kodee describes his recurring migraines and back pain symptoms, and the treatment he has received.
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.
Kodee describes his recurring migraines and back pain symptoms, and the treatment he has received.
Susan shares the story of her son Jonathan’s hospitalisation with meningitis aged 22 months old, and the after-effects of his illness.
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.
John shares his journey of learning to manage the after-effects of viral meningitis.
Sarah talks about her experience of being in intensive care with meningitis, and experiencing after-effects.
Margareta from Ndirande in Malawi talks about her nine-year-old daughter Annie's diagnosis with meningitis and hospital recovery.
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.
Chisomo from Chemusa in Malawi talks about her five-year-old daughter Yasinta's admission to hospital with meningitis.
Julie shares her experience of meningococcal meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.
David shares his story of surviving TB meningitis as a child and the after-effects he's experienced since then.
Lee had pneumococcal meningitis at 13 months old. Now a grandfather, he talks about the after-effects he's experienced throughout his life.