He Could Have Been Saved | Tim's Meningitis Story | Meningitis Now
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2019
- Tim was just 21 when MenW (meningitis) took his life. In less than 24 hours, Tim went from being a happy, healthy young man to extremely ill and tragically dying after contracting meningitis.
Tim's family are urgently asking young people to check that they have received their meningitis vaccine and if not, to make an appointment with their GP. Vaccines remain our best defence against these potentially fatal diseases. If you’re aged 18-25 you may be eligible for the MenACWY vaccine.
Meningitis can affect anyone, but students and young adults are at higher risk. Speak to your GP about the free MenACWY vaccine and learn the symptoms. It can resemble the flu or a hangover and so is often ignored until it’s too late. For more info visit meningitisnow.org/students
Meningitis is a life-threatening disease that can affect anyone, but young people and students are at particularly high risk. A free MenACWY vaccine is available to first year students up to the age of 25 through their GP. This vaccine and knowing the symptoms of meningitis is the best protection against this devastating disease, which can resemble the flu or a hangover and so is often ignored until it’s too late.
The symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle pain, stomach cramps and fever with cold hands and feet. Other symptoms include drowsiness, pale, blotchy skin, dislike of bright lights and a rash that doesn’t fade under pressure.
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My 20 yr old daughter died from meningitis..she was left to die..three weeks with stroke like symptoms she was sent home 3 times ..she fought so hard to get help her brain was suffocated so Jessie suffered the last 3 weeks of her life..2 little girls have lost their mummy ..her siblings have lost their baby sister an I have lost my youngest child..life is never gonna be the same
That is so heartbreaking to me Denise. I am incredibly sorry for your loss. Being the father of 4 sons, I cannot imagine life for them had I not survived. I know nothing I say can give you peace, there is nothing like the loss of a child. When I visited my last neurologist in 2013, I asked him how his other patients were doing, and he told me, "you mean the 53 that have had strokes, the 17 left paralyzed, and the others that are not here with us." I was one of several survivors in the Pittsburgh area at the time. I do suffer some effects of the disease, light sensitivity, short-term memory. There is a good support group on Fakebook for Meningitis survivors.
Sorry for your loss. God will heal your heart.
Very tragic. Before my little brother had bacterial meningitis, I had no clue what it is was or that it was so serious. For about a month we weren’t sure he was going to live. He got very lucky and walked away pretty much unscathed after being near deathly ill.
Very sad. I had meningitis when I was 17 and I almost died. I was in the US navy.
You was in the U.S Navy at 17. Mmm, don't the Armed forces require you to get vaccinated..
Your story touched me since I am going through it with my brother as we speak
My brother made it !!!!!!!!!!!. Thank you for the like . They had told me to take him home and basically left him be comfortable at and pass . I said no you do your job and what ever gods will is will happen and hes home with me.
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On march 11 2013 my dad died from meningitis and it was heartbreaking.
So sad for you all. I had it and almost died I feel like there is not enough information out there.
melina crespo does it cause seizures and how did u feel . Did you have bad fever and headaches and all the signs
I am so very sorry for your loss. I mean that, and I realize that I am very fortunate to have been a survivor and that I can tell my story.
@@blizzardiq8882 your telling me my dad had to go through all that?
@@ScootyB525 I, and all of your family are glad you survived it.
I'm so sorry, he will be remembered. My husband's girlfriend while they were in college , died from bacterial meningitis. Thank you for talking about Tim and encouraging the vaccine.
This breaks my heart.😢
Here in the Netherlands we have local doctors who work for area's and those people are the first people you contact when you fall ill or have a medical problem. When i as baby contracted meningitus scepsis my mum called him and he said i will come as soon as possible. My mother said no you need to come now with a panic voice! Being her 4th child my local doctor knew he wasn't dealing with someone trying to push him for something minor. He dropped everything and made a quick visit, and immidiatly called an ambulance. But it all happened so long ago medical facilities weren't near advanced as now were talking 1969 here. It's a miracle i survived with only being deaf one side , and getting crippled due to the many many shots i received.
I am a meningitis survivor its gut wrenching to hear all of these tragic stories. I always wondered why me, my hospital in my small town is notorious for medical malpractice and by the grace of God it was only 1 doctor working there that even heard of meningitis, he recognized my symptoms and gave me a spinal tap, unfortunately my hospital could only diagnose me, they had to call a hospital 2hrs away and i was air lifted. I was in a coma for 2 weeks, once i awoke, i was again airlifted to Atlanta where i made my recovery
My heart goes out to you all I had this horrible thing as a child and it almost took me out according to my mom. My life is not the same mentally and I have nerve tremors at times. But nothing compares to losing your life. Thanks for sharing your story.
So sorry for your loss. I appreciate that you are using your experience to help others avoid having to go through the same thing. Never think that your efforts aren't valuable. You are saving lives that you may never realize!
My Beloved Brother Joe passed away from this on March 5, 2024. We as a family are devastated. He was a wonderful brother, son, uncle and friend. Joe was in tip top shape 64 years old. My poor Mother having to bury her Son. Rest easy my big brother in peaceful paradise, I hope you and Dad are enjoying a drink “ together. Until we meet again I will Love You Always and miss You everyday. Your “little sister “ Susan🙏❤️🙏
This story really touched me, thank you for sharing the awareness. I had the ACWY vaccine and I'm glad I was given the opportunity to have it.
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I also got the vaccine
So, Tim died because of being misdiagnosed by doctors?!! That fills me with such ire! My deepest condolences.
those doctors should be in jail
You guys are ridiculous. He didn't have the stiff neck or other typical symptoms of meningitis, and those doctors see far too many patients to be able to give them as much time as they deserve.
I'll bet you've never even worked in an emergency department. You have no idea.
shut up. they have a duty of care. doesnt matter how busy they are. its literally illegal to dismiss someones symptoms and you can go to jail@@AdelineCowgirl
I had meningitis when I was 21 so over 25 years ago. I remember the headaches, the nausea and stiff neck.. it got so bad o fell to the bathroom floor and my mother Watch me to the ER where it was very loud and very bright and not helping the doctor was making jokes cause he didn’t think it was as serious as it was and she did a spinal tap and then got he didn’t even though that was extremely unpleasant because I think if I hadn’t gone in then I would’ve developed the rash and the seizures that would’ve along with it and I probably would be dead but they put me in isolation right away and gave me morphine for the pain because it was so bad and headaches I felt like somebody was just squeezing my brain and my head was gonna explode. It took weeks to recover after that complete total nightmare I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy I’m so sorry that they couldn’t save your son they didn’t tell me while I was laying in bed and isolation that I could not wake up the next day they said if it was bacterial I might not make it I guess lucky for me it was the viral Kind I believe there’s five different kinds but I had the viral kind.. I’m so sorry for your loss. The doctors failed him. I cannot believe they didn’t do a lumbar puncture. I hope you sued. RIP to your wonderful son. I’m so so sorry 😞
Today is 10/25/2023. I found out my baby sister who is currently 15 years old is diagnosed with this. Im here today to understand this sickness to understand what is happening to her right now. I hope i can come back to this post in the future and say that she survived it. As of right now she is currently fighting for her life. 😢
I hope your sister is doing better. ❤
I knew basically nothing abt meningitis until I lost my little friend December 2022.
This story just reminds me of her. 🥺🥺🥺🥺
my cousin collapsed at home at night in the hallway. Doctors told his parents if he hadn't gotten up, he would have been found dead in the morning. He had bacterial meningitis.
Sorry to hear about your loss something we need to be aware of. College students can be at risk. Never knew about it at that age myself
So sorry for all of you😢😢 you are in my thoughts and prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
It's so heartbreaking to see he lost his life on 16th March, my birthday. Meningitis is awful. May he rest in peace
My twin brother had a lot of stuff but the doctors think that it was meningitis that was the main cause however you don't have a clear answer on how etc of his death. He passed on April 9th 2021
I am from india and my brother died just at the age of 26 from meningitis 😭😭😭😭
I am so very sorry for you loss.
I m also from India, and my elder brother 27 yr old died from meningitis in July 2021.
@@mechferedy3852 was there proper treatment going ?
Any1 know of someone on life support due to miningitis n come back from being considered brain dead? My dad is fighting for his life.
@@Lydiaerinnn Thank you I appreciate it! :-) the doctors will talk with us tomorrow. I believe they are trying to persuade us to say bye to him.
@@celestino001 be positive man I recently lost my brother who was on life support due to meningitis but believe in God
@@SachinPatil-uo2yb how long was he left on the support? Im sorry to hear that. :(
@@celestino001 12 days
My father ended up getting disconnected at 8th day of being in life support. Doctor had complained at a random chat that they were having 250 patients coming into their icu a day. I think that had something to do w their decision to disconnect w/o family consent.
How do people get this?
God this is awful... This is the sickness that terrifies me the most.
Does anyone know why his belly became painful and distended? What could cause that in that situation?
Multiple organ failure - which comes with meningitis, could have caused that. Liver and kidney failure mainly.
@@CanineGrowTime That makes sense.
Hi
I just got off hospital and they don't tell you the truth 14th till oct 2 but paper like and they lie
My daughter died on the 19feb 2024 because of meningitis, i wish she survived it
How utterly tragic.
I had when I was 8 and a half months rip my man
❤❤❤ to you all x
Thank you for sharing this .I know how fast it affects you as my son got meningitis at the age of four. We were swimming at a public pool where he fell hitting his bottom. At that time he seemed fine got up and started playing and swimming with his siblings and cousins. On our way home he said his head was hurting and by time we pulled up to our house he got out of the car and laid
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LORD, please allow this man to enter your HEAVENLY HOLY KINGDOM and comfort his family left behind.
I dont think people realize the affect it has on your brain after as well. mentally its hard I had this at the age of 6! very young.
absolutely disgusting how these things always take away the good people on this earth😪
I need help my brothers dying
I'm so sorry for what you're going through
Omg prayers
My mom died to meningitis at 25 years old 😪
Sorry to hear, may your mother rest in peace.
I'm in Phoenix AZ if anyone can tell me what to do please let me know . The doctors saying that surgery is too risky but without it hes not gonna make it so I dont know what to do
Ask the Lord Jesus Christ. Our saviour. He will guide you. He loves you.
Could you give an update? Did you find a solution?
@@lologhren6002 God is good . My brother is back to 100percent healthy and he is serving the Lord . He was given lots of medication to help out along with the prayers . Thank you for asking 👍🏾
@@ramonsalas6583 God is good, it was God who cured your brother!!
My sister could have been sabed too
This is so sad
Why so many cases of meningitis in England btw????