2. Severe Headache
Headaches are another common symptom of meningitis. Headaches are also a symptom of the flu, allergies, sinus infections, and vision problems. Most people say that the headache they experience with meningitis is the most severe they have ever felt. In addition to the headache, a person may suffer from light and sound sensitivity that makes the headache worse. Pain medicine may not help ease the pain and may people feel so sick that they are unable to keep medication down.
The headache is what usually prompts people to seek medical attention. Some people, however, are in so much pain that they can’t get out of bed to even make it to the doctor. You should never ignore a severe headache or wait for it to go away on its own.
If the pain is unbearable, seek medical attention for a proper diagnosis. You are more likely to recover and avoid further complications if you get treatment quickly.