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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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A photograph of Lucy Finn and her mother

Lucy Finn's story

Fiona shares the story of her daughter Lucy’s diagnosis with meningococcal meningitis and her recovery.

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Arthur Blake's story

Jenny shares the story of her son Arthur’s premature arrival and subsequent battle with meningitis.

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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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Phoebe Greenwood's story

Lysey shares the story of her daughter Phoebe’s meningitis at 20 days old and the after-effects she's experienced, including sleep problems.

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Matt Collino's story

Debbie talks about how her son Matt contracted meningitis while at university, and shares her advice to students.

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Carrie Tozak's story

Carrie talks about being in intensive care with bacterial meningitis, the after-effects and how she feels lucky to have survived.

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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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Jonathan P Foreman's story

Susan shares the story of her son Jonathan’s hospitalisation with meningitis aged 22 months old, and the after-effects of his illness.

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Laurie Perry's story

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

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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.