Dh has bacterial meningitis. Help

[Eachpeachpears]

My dh was taken into hospital last night after three days of horrendous infection symptoms. They've since confirmed bacterial meningitis. His inflammation marks are at 290 (should be less than 5).
What on earth do I do? He's 36. I'm 28. We have two children who are 5 and 3 who keep asking where daddy is.

It wasn't doubting you. When I was in they said it was a standard 2w course of IV antibiotics.

If you don't want to go to a&e can you call 111 or a Gp?

How's he doing now @Eachpeachpears ?

Don't fret about the children watching too much tv at the moment, sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do!

My DD had Bacterial meningitis.

Her CRP was 270.

She was in hospital for 5 days on antibiotics then 5 days as an outpatient for the rest of her course.

She was 2 at the time, it was terrifying.

She is now perfect, no lasting effects apart from me being traumatized.

Your DH is in the best place, be aware we saw no improvement until day 4 of the antibiotics when all of a sudden she improved very quickly.

They have started to arrive....

Hope your DH has had a better last 24 hours

Thank you for your thoughts and well wishes. He's better in some ways and worse in others. His thirst has improved but he's spent all day sleeping today which I guess is expected. He's become very swollen around the face, I'm presuming from the steroids.
I've managed to get some anti sickness meds from the gp and a sick note for 2 weeks so at least that's covered.
It's going to be a slow process. He's most gutted about our tattoo date day we had planned for next week to mark our anniversary... 8 years married.
I'll still be having my tattoo done though, his dad's coming to look after him while I'm gone, I'll need the alone time by then lol

How is your DH today @Eachpeachpears ? It sounds as if he was discharged too early. I'd try phoning the number you were given again if you are concerned and if they say go to A and E, ask why you were given this number!!

@christmascalypso thank you so much for asking. He's made a huge improvement today which is so fantastic. He's still exhausted but the swelling has reduced. Managed to get anti sickness tablets from the go which has helped although he's struggling with other side effects from the antibiotics. But he's eating and drinking and holding conversation which is so positive. He was definitely discharged too early. But so pleased he seems brighter today. I think it will be a two steps forward, one step back situation this week but I'll take it

I’ve only seen this tread today. I’m glad he is improving.

I walked into hospital with a CRP level of 448. All the antibiotics and a defunct kidney removal later I walked back out. Glad he's improving, OP. I didn't realise how scary a time it was for my husband. Take care of yourself x

Glad he's improving. Early discharge is the norm now, most people prefer it - bit is quite alarming all the same! I'm guessing you are fairly close to me though we are next city down

Glad he is improving . What a worry for you all. Can't believe he was discharged so soon though!

My dad took a long time to get strength back so do make sure he keeps resting and takes it slow. Glad things are going well for him.

Glad he's feeling brighter. It took me a few months to recover properly and some days will be better than others.

I'm obviously so delighted that dh is feeling brighter but my gosh I'm exhausted. Parenting 2 children under 5 through this has been incredibly tough. With all the worry and caring for dh too .. I've honestly felt sick with exhaustion at times. As I mentioned up thread I suffer from Chronic pain and fatigue syndrome which I've obviously not been able to take care of and it's starting to show. I think I yawned on every page of tabby mctatt while reading to my daughter before bed. I went out today to get dh some vitamins and things to help and while I was out I treated myself to some new pj's to cheer me up. My favorite pass time is to crochet with a podcast on... I don't have the energy to crochet but I might lie in a dark room with today's release of my podcast just to take a breath for myself. But first, bedtime x2, already fed Everyone, school reading done (why are those books so bloody boring, while we are on the subject?!), washing up done, tidying done. Might have also bought ds new polo shirts for school today because lefts face it my washing pile is the size of my house! Thank you for all being there for me to vent to!

I am so glad your DH is on the mend, but you must be exhausted.

Managed to get dh out of the house today for a bit if fresh air. He came on the school run (500m down the road) and the kids were so overjoyed to see him. He overdid it, obviously, as has returned to his bed and slept ever since but I think the fresh air did him the world of good. Don't know what you can do until you try I guess. Such a positive day today. I'm expecting him to flag again tomorrow but we'll face that when we get there.
Thank you so much to those on this thread for being there to listen and respond over the last week. It is so much appreciated

How are you feeling yourself @Eachpeachpears ? Are you starting to recover too? Make sure you get some time to take care of yourself.

Glad he is doing well. Just wanted to say providing he is improving every day I wouldn't worry about the tiredness. I've had viral meningitis (not the same, I know) twice, and both times I was utterly exhausted. Fighting the infection is a huge drain on your body, especially when you have nothing in reserve. I had two weeks off work minimum each time and slept hours each day so I would expect this to be amplified for your husband. Fingers crossed he gets better each day.

@owlsinthedaylight thank you for asking. I'm ok. I'm exhausted and fed up if I'm honest. It's not a small task. The things id usually do with dd through the week are cancelled because it's impossible to move around the town during this sporting event so I'm trying to entertain her as best I can while also allowing dh space a d time to rest. It's hard. But I'm ok. I'll survive

And I'm back, sitting in a&e with dd who has suspected strep pneumonia.
Took dd to the gp yesterday who gave her antibiotics but she won't take them. Temp skyrocketed to 40 degrees at 2am so here we are. I can't do this again. She has strep pneumonia 2 years ago which became sepsis.
Shes only 3

Oh op I'm so sorry.

You have had way too much on your plate already. 😢

I hope your DD feels better soon.

Big hug. 💐

oh I am so sorry. it sounds v tough indeed. Hope your dd feels better soon x

Thank you. Online wait times are saying 11 hours in department. Would be ok if she would take the antibiotics orally but she won't, hence being here.

I’m so sorry! Hope little one is ok