# Questions about problems with meningitis **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [March 5, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/questions-about-problems-with-meningitis/903 "2012-03-05T15:53:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mom\_of\_Aidan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/mom_of_aidan/32/366_2.png) [@Mom\_of\_Aidan](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Mom_of_Aidan)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/questions-about-problems-with-meningitis/903/1 "2012-03-05T15:53:50Z")
My Son Aidan had surgery on December 5th for his decompression to treat his Chiari 1 Malformaiton. Everything went fine with no problems. He ran a fever a week ago, and we all assumed the doctor got a false negative for the flu since everyone in the family ended up with it 2 weeks ago. However, now he is running a fever again (around 102 degrees F). He is complaining that his neck is hurting which he has not done since the surgery. I was just worried about possible meningitis. I have a call into his neuerosurgeon however, there is no telling how soon they will get back with me. I was just unsure if infection could set in there if he did get sick. Other who have surgery has that risk. I am just worried. I normally would not be since I have 3 little boys. I really don't get tore up over much, but this is bothering me for some reason. Thanks for any help Kathy ---
**Author:** ![TracyZ](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/tracyz/32/609_2.png) [@TracyZ](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/TracyZ)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/questions-about-problems-with-meningitis/903/2 "2012-03-05T17:52:10Z")
Hi, I hope and pray he just has something going around. I can only imagine how scared you must be. If the NS doesn't call take him to the ER . Usually Meningitis after decompression surgery is due to a CSF Leak. I had Meningitis & was hospitalized for three weeks. Is he complaining of light sensitivity? Or problems turning his head? Please keep us posted. We really do care about how your son & you are doing !!! Tracy ---
**Author:** ![shalunya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/shalunya/32/11_2.png) [@shalunya](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/shalunya)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/questions-about-problems-with-meningitis/903/3 "2012-03-05T18:30:11Z")
Kathy, I will definitely keep him in my prayers. Hopefully, it isn't anything serious. I will tell you that twice I have been hospitalized for what they thought was meningitis or meningicoccal disease. On both occaisions it was not. To this day, I still do not know what I had, why I was so sick or why I ran such a high fever. They tested me for EVERYTHING they could think of. Hopefully, they will find an answer for you but they may not. I don't blame you for being upset and worried. That's a normal response for a caring Mom. Keep us updated and we will keep him in our prayers. Shalunya ---
**Author:** ![Tep2007](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/tep2007/32/292_2.png) [@Tep2007](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Tep2007)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/questions-about-problems-with-meningitis/903/4 "2012-03-05T18:30:12Z")
I hope you get some answers... I too had meningitis due to a CSF leak following my surgery and was in and out of the hospital a total of 4 weeks.... Meningitis is nothing to mess around with and I agree with Tracy if you NS's office does not get back to you I would take him to the ER... It's better to get things caught and treated as soon as possible.. Good luck and keep us posted as to what you find out! ---
**Author:** ![Susan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/susan/32/611_2.png) [@Susan](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Susan)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2012, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/questions-about-problems-with-meningitis/903/5 "2012-03-06T03:17:32Z")
I was born with meningitis. I agree with everyone else. I would take him to the ER if the Dr does not get back to you. I hope its nothing serious. Keep us posted and praying for him. Susan