MY Experience
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Jemima's experience
When Jemima woke up not feeling well she simply thought she was sufering from flu. In reality the university student had contracted bacterial meningitis.
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Hannah S's Story
Hannah thought she was just hungover, but her mum recognised her symptoms as the early signs of meningitis and rushed her to hospital.
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Michaela's experience
Michaela had no idea that her daughter Alisha was unwell, and only found out after she died that she had contracted a deadly type of meningitis called Men C.
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Abigail's experience
Abi had a nine day stay in intensive care when she caught meningitis in March 2016. As well as many physical symptoms, she experienced terrifying hallucinations and nightmares, brought on by ICU Psychosis
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Georgia's experience
In September last year, 23-year-old Georgia was travelling the world. Going it alone with just a rucksack on her back, she was filled with enthusiasm, excitement and the desire to explore
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Ashleigh’s experience
Ashleigh had to make some life changing decisions after contracting pneumococcal meningitis in November last year
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Mollie’s experience
On 20 October, Mollie wasn’t feeling in great shape, feeling tired and achy, but carried on with her daily routine and headed off to college
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Bronwyn's experience
When Bronwyn was 17 years old she contracted meningococcal septicaemia which had a huge effect on the rest of her life
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Jemma’s experience
Jemma was in her second year at university, studying for a degree in Law when she contracted meningococcal group Y meningitis and encephalitis
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Jamie-Leigh’s experience
Jamie-Leigh had just completed her GCSE’s when she contracted viral meningitis in 2012
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Charlotte S’s experience
University of Cambridge student Charlotte was like any other 19-year-old fresher studying Architecture. She was independent; working part time, studying, living with friends and enjoying uni life.
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Ollie's experience
Ollie was just 18 when he was tragically and unexpectedly killed by meningococcal group W (Men W) meningitis
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Emily's experience
Unfortunately many meningitis experiences don’t have a happy ending
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Charlotte H’s experience
Charlotte had just returned to university when she contracted meningococcal group W (Men W) meningitis
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Harriet’s experience
Harriet hadn’t been feeling quite right for a while so decided to take a week off from uni. After getting herself checked out, she was told she could be suffering with diabetes or anemia
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Teygan’s experience
Teygan was in his first year studying Russian at Manchester University when meningitis took his life
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Ellie’s experience
Just as she was starting university, Ellie lost her ‘genuine, hilarious and intelligent’ 19-year-old best friend, Lauren to meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning)
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Shaney’s experience
Shaney’s experience with viral meningitis left her feeling shocked and confused as she was unable to remember what had happened to her