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26th October—Not been sleeping at night, very sleepy in daytime.
Still frightened to go into room. Headache over both eyes
into temples. Was sick the previous night. Retching for 3 days.
No appetite. Nystagmus R & L.
Pulse 80. Temp. 99 degrees. No giddiness.
27th October—P. 80. T. 98.6. degrees. Broken sleep. No
p.s. C.N.S.—Nil except slight nystagmus.
29th October—Keeping well. Much better. Still headache.
Can see clearly.
2nd November—Nystagmus marked. Sleeps more heavily and
after meals. In bed for ? 11 weeks. Now up. Still has headaches
and giddy attacks.
When seen later on 14th June 1926, patient had had to giva
up her work as a domestic servant, having been in a very light place
where the mistress was a trained nurse, and working only until
lunch time, then going home and sleeping till about 5, returning to
work at 5.30, and leaving about 8.30. This she had to give up
three days before being seen. She is still very drowsy during the
day, and complains of always feeling tired. Still has frontal headache
which is not in any way relieved by glasses. Face is somewhat
expressionless, and there is still slight lateral nystagmus. Her
condition was such that whilst she was at work she was constantly
worrying over the possibility of dropping things, and things not
turning out right which she had to cook. She is still unable to
face a crowd, and has not travelled anywhere since her illness.
Case No .59.
M. 20. Shipping Clerk. Onset 16/10/25.
The illness commenced with diarrhœa, after which he felt ill
but continued working. Whilst at work he felt dizzy, and felt as it
he would faint. Had recurrent attacks of palpitation. The Chief
Clerk in the office died and this upset him considerably. He