Former Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon shares update after meningitis

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Coronation Street actress took to Instagram to share an update with fans and reveal the latest on her condition. "Last weekend did not go as planned and I ended up in hospital with meningitis.

I got poorly very quickly, and my temperature wasn't coming down, it was going up. Related: Coronation Street star opens up about second job"The light hurt my eyes and my head felt like it might explode.

My neck was stiff and my body ached. I rang a family friend, Anthony Kearns, who is a doctor at Blackpool Hospital A&E department and told him my symptoms and he told me to get to hospital asap. "I was taken into a cubicle and straightaway the amazing doctor, Dr Karun, said I think this is meningitis, but at that stage, they weren't sure if it was bacterial or viral.

So I was given strong antibiotics through a drip. Then a brain scan and a lumbar puncture confirmed it was viral. And a few days later I was sent home. "She went on to thank NHS staff who had helped her during her time of need, adding: "They were all incredible humans and I am truly grateful. "A post shared by Hayley Tamaddon (@hayleysoraya)Related: 16 Coronation Street spoilers for next week Hayley is best known for her roles in some of the UK's most beloved soaps.