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Suggest Treatment For Viral Meningitis

Hi my name is Dominic. About six weeks ago I developed viral meningitis. I fought it off with nothing but fluids and bed rest. Ever since the meningitis, I have had mild symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in my feet and hands. At one point, I even felt numbness and a lack of sensation in my left ear, inner-left mouth and my pelvic region. For about the last two weeks however, my ear, pelvis and mouth feel much better. I also, just two days ago, had an emergency surgery for a detached retina. (I am nearsighted and I do have a family members who had a detached retina) My question is, is it possible, that the viral meningitis damage my nerves and is causing my neuropathy symptoms? And, has there ever been a recorded case similar to mine where the neuropathy in my hands and feet goes away after a given period of time? Prior to my v. meningitis in May of 2014, I was a very healthy 23 year old male. My CT scan showed nothing of concern, my spinal tap only showed elevated protein and the viral meningitis, and my blood work showed that my hematocritc, hemoglobin, lipids, glucose, hdl, ldl, etc was all in the healthy range. Please let me know?
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hi. Peripheral neuropathy can be manifestation of viral infection. Do vitamin b12 levels to rule out deficiency. This neuropathy will subside as body recovers. U have not provided the name of viral infection. Take good healthy diet. Hope this is helpful. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Viral Meningitis

Hi. Peripheral neuropathy can be manifestation of viral infection. Do vitamin b12 levels to rule out deficiency. This neuropathy will subside as body recovers. U have not provided the name of viral infection. Take good healthy diet. Hope this is helpful. Take care.