Meningitis stories
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Simon T's story
Once the figurehead of the family, Simon now lives with life-changing after-effects of bacterial meningitis - including severe memory loss, mobility issues and hearing loss -
Kerry's story
Kerry MacKinnon thought she was getting a migraine, but as her headache became worse it became clear that she was seriously ill. Here she explains how she survived meningitis. -
Jonathan's story
Jonathan Davies, 50, was leading an active life and training for his first open water sea triathlon when viral meningitis struck. He thought "I'll give it a couple of days and I’ll be back to normal." Not quite... -
Dave's story
When Dave Hancock woke at 5am with a splitting headache he knew it was more than just a migraine. Taking a couple of painkillers he went back to bed and hoped the pain would stop -
Mark's story
In September 2012, Mark Shore, from Oswestry, began feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms. When his partner saw how ill he was, she made him to go to the doctors. -
Chloe’s story
Chloe, 23, of Manchester, contracted viral meningitis in September 2012 when she was 21. Her symptoms included drowsiness, severe headache, stomach pains, sensitivity to sound and noise, a stiff neck and confusion. -
Andy W's story
Before meningitis Andy, now 62, was a bar manager, working long hours but as a result of his illness he struggled to walk or even stand for any period of time and struggled to remember things. -
Andy F's story
Life for the Friedli family changed dramatically in 2007 when dad, Andy, contracted viral meningitis. The pain and trauma was felt by the whole family – especially daughter Nicola, three, who was frightened her daddy may die. -
Emma H's story
On Boxing Day in 2006, Emma Howell, was suffering with a headache so severe, that she was taken to hospital by her worried parents. Emma, from Aberdare in Wales, was later diagnosed with meningoencephalitis HSV1; a form of viral meningitis.