5. Fatigue
It’s normal to feel tired and exhausted when you are fighting off an illness. Since meningitis symptoms often mimic those of other less serious illnesses, many people assume the fatigue they are feeling is normal and don’t worry too much about it. They may try to get extra sleep and rest. It’s only when they realize that the fatigue is no improving that they become alarmed.
In most cases, the more fatigue a person experiences, the more the infection has spread and the greater the toll it is taking on the body. Once the meningitis is diagnosed, doctors will start antibiotics and help the patient fight off the infection that is causing the problem.
The fatigue should improve as the infection leaves the body. Some people will feel tired in the days after recovering from meningitis. Once the proper treatment has been given, it is okay to rest and sleep to help fight fatigue.