Question 1

My husband has had a stiff neck for 5 days now, headaches started on friday, temp yesterday and today 38.8.  he had meningitis in 19998 and says he feels like he could have it again. please advise if we should have him tested for covid.

Accepted Answer

I agree with Dr. Barnard. he has a fever of 101.8 F (38.8 C) & he already knows what it felt like when he previously had meningitis. I also recommend that he be evaluated at emergency room. It is better to be safe than sorry. He can be tested later for COVID.

Question 2

Meningitis, what does stiff neck mean?

Accepted Answer

Stiff neck is a symptom and nuchal rigidity (or difficulty in passive movement of the neck) are due to inflammation of the lining of the spinal cord, which is part of meningitis.

Question 3

Can having only a stiff neck mean you have meningitis?

Accepted Answer

There are more benign explanations for the stiff neck, such as tension headache, neck degenerative disc disease, etc. Meningitis symptoms are usually more severe, and associated with more complaints (fever, headache, severe neck pain). If the neck pain continues and you have other symptoms, seek medical care from your doctor.

Question 4

Can i have meningitis with only minor headache/ minor stiff neck or typically would more symptoms be present?

Accepted Answer

You do not have meningitis, and you are right  as far more severe symptoms would be present, such as severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck and high fever.  If you were immunologically suppressed, you could experience minimal symptoms, but this usually occurs in transplant pts or cancer pts.

Question 5

Ive had a stiff neck for 4 days and a bit of a headache, could this be meningitis? i read it symptoms could last months/years

Accepted Answer

The acute dangerous forms of meningitis are not going to linger, they often strike you down & kill you within days. Viral, less worrisome & self healing forms may and some people can have headaches & mild meningeal responses to simple illnesses like mumps or chickenpox. Most cases of stiff neck/ headache are not either. If you are worried about it see a doc.

Question 6

Could a stiff neck and fever be symptoms of meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis can result in neck pain or stiffness along with fevers, chills, and other symptoms.

Question 7

Can the symptom "stiff neck" of spinal meningitis go away?

Accepted Answer

Usually once the infection clears the symptoms of a stiff neck resolve but it can take some time as the infection irritates the membrane that goes around the spinal cord.

Question 8

If you've had a migraine for over a week with a stiff neck as well, should you be checked for meningitis?

Accepted Answer

You should be evaluated by your physician.  If you have persistant stiff neck and headache, it is possible to have a more serious problem such as an infection, ie:  menegitis.   Its always better to be on the safe side and get checked out.

Question 9

Could a stiff neck and no fever be a sign  for meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes fever is hard to feel or detect, and sometimes it is suppressed by medications. However, you should note that stiff neck is a loose term when used by laypeople. When used by doctors, it means inability to flex your neck and touch your chest with the chin.

Question 10

I have a goosebump like rash, stiff neck, on and off fever, body aches. could it be meningitis?

Accepted Answer

I certainly don't like the sound of what you're going through. I can't guarantee that this is meningitis, but I can strongly recommend you get evaluated in an emergency room, just to be safe.   You should go tonight.

Stiff neck meningitis what does it feel like

My husband has had a stiff neck for 5 days now, headaches started on friday, temp yesterday and today 38.8. he had meningitis in 19998 and says he feels like he could have it again. please advise if we should have him tested for covid.

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Meningitis, what does stiff neck mean?

Can having only a stiff neck mean you have meningitis?

Can i have meningitis with only minor headache/ minor stiff neck or typically would more symptoms be present?

Ive had a stiff neck for 4 days and a bit of a headache, could this be meningitis? i read it symptoms could last months/years

Could a stiff neck and fever be symptoms of meningitis?

Can the symptom "stiff neck" of spinal meningitis go away?

If you've had a migraine for over a week with a stiff neck as well, should you be checked for meningitis?

Could a stiff neck and no fever be a sign for meningitis?

I have a goosebump like rash, stiff neck, on and off fever, body aches. could it be meningitis?

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