Just what I didn't want!

[Edward]

Well, on top of my CSF leak (which I know I have but the doctors do not) I also have some kind of bacterial infection in my sinus area. It all started with a case of pink eye last week for which the doctor gave me antibiotic eye drops. The eye drops cleared up the eye right away but not soon after I began having green nasal discharge (sorry to be gross) and now I have a low-grade fever. This is just what I did not want to happen - the combination of an infection and a CSF leak cannot be a good thing. I've read that many cases of meningitis occur concurrently with another infection. For some of you long-time cranial leakers I suppose I sound like a "fraidy-cat" but the meningitis thing really freaks me out.

I am in a quandary as to what to do.:confused: Going on an antibiotic could improve the current infection but would also allow the more virulent bugs to live on and possibly result in a worse infection down the line. But, if I try to ride it out, I could be increasing the chances for the infection spreading now. Do any of you guys have any thoughts?

Thanks for listening.....Ed.

[PainInTheNeck]

Well Ed...The Mom in me says get you to the DOCTOR NOW! Especially with a fever there is no way I would think "riding it out" would be a good idea. I would think the best way to avoid meningitis is to not let an infection go unchecked. And you have had a head injury recently so really Ed...this is nothing to wait and see about...ok?

[Edward]

Thanks for responding Shelly. The problem is I have not felt t-h-a-t sick. If it was a rip roaring infection I would have gone in again right away. But, it has been sort of mild and lingering - not getting much worse and not really getting better. I appreciate the "mother" in you - I need a Mom as my real Mom isn't around anymore. I am going to see how I do this morning and if I am not noticeably better by lunch time then I will go to an urgent care clinic.

Thanks again...