What is aseptic meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord. This type of meningitis may be referred to as chemical meningitis, which is a complication from a neurosurgical procedure.
How do members experience aseptic meningitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with aseptic meningitis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for aseptic meningitis*
Who has aseptic meningitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 1 | |
40s | 9 | |
50s | 4 | |
60s | 5 | |
70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 3 | |
Female | 21 |