Lisa Snowdon has revealed that she is “still suffering” from the after-effects of viral meningitis, a serious illness she contracted several years ago.
In an Instagram video shared in support of Viral Meningitis Awareness week, the the 52-year old presenter opened up about her personal experience with the condition. Looking radiant in a red and black printed dress, with her long dark hair styled straight and glossy, she told her followers: “As someone who has had viral meningitis, I know only too well how those symptoms can stay with you, and how frustrating it can be.”
In a detailed caption accompanying the video, she praised the awareness campaign by Meningitis Now and shared that she “suffered headaches, memory loss, and depression for years” following her bout with the ailment.
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“People are often told they will feel better in a couple of weeks, but for many recovery takes a lot longer and many experience after-effects including fatigue, memory issues and anxiety,” Lisa explained.
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“My symptoms took much longer to go away, I suffered headaches, memory loss, and depression for years after- still to this day I suffer with headaches and when I get run down or ill it’s my head that still causes me a lot of pain,” Lisa added, reports OK!
Admitting a period of illness that left her feeling vulnerable, she continued: “It’s my area of weakness after being very poorly with viral meningitis for over three weeks and not getting help till it was almost too late and I was hospitalised for two weeks.”
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Her devoted followers flocked to encourage her, with one saying: “Thank you Lisa for sharing! After getting viral meningitis in January and still suffering now this video really helps.” Another admirer commented: “Good morning Lisa well done great cause.”
The NHS explains: “Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.”
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Last year, Lisa heartrendingly revealed feelings of isolation during her struggle with various harsh symptoms of perimenopause. Speaking candidly on Loose Women, she expressed the need for increased awareness and information surrounding the topic.
She shared: “There’s so much more out there now and you can make a decision and can understand what’s happening. Whereas 10 years ago, I didn’t know and I think when you’re alone and you’re doing it on your own and you don’t have that information, that’s when it’s a scary, lonely place to be.”
Armed with knowledge and understanding, she urged others to be prepared rather than scared, saying: “Knowing what we know now, we can work through it, we can navigate it, we can get the help we need so don’t be scared, just be prepared.”
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