Howard that was exactly my point, having no information I turned to the internet and read a lot, most of it made me feel worse; I'd hate anyone to have to do that. I eventually discovered the wonderful Meningitis and Septicemia Foundation:
http://www.meningitis.org/ which helped me a lot.
Will do Keith.
Alexander, thank you I feel the cold much more now so I do keep extra warm.
Tom, I am so pleased to hear your son is doing great, long may that continue. Speaking of the Heron, he was back this morning!
Bless you Roger; I know you recently had pneumonia, glad you are doing well.