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Suggest Treatment For Viral Meningitis

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: I had viral meningitis about 2 months ago, got strep, throat swelled up way too much so they had to give me cortisone, then penicillin for the strep. Not long after, I noticed this on my feet, and it hasn't improved at all. It never itched, it hurt a bit at first.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for query.
please give me few more details.
1.when did you last, get your blood sugar examined?
2.Are you still taking penicillin or any other medication,please mention?
3.Do you have similar lesions any where else too,please check and let me know?
Awaiting response.
Thanks.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

I got blood tests for blood sugar (the kind where I don't eat for 12 hours before getting the test) along with other things about 5 days ago, but they said my results were normal.
I ended the penicillin at least two weeks ago, and since then I've been taking Alesse (birth control pill, I've been on it for 4 years with no problems)
I can't find any other lesions on my body

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details.
After ruling out all other possibilities, it appears to be a fungal infection.
I treat such cases with oral Fluconazole and topical clotrimazole cream.
I have seen excellent response with these
You too can try it in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj