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My friend is having muscle pains and stiff neck and feels out of it. he has no fever. he exercised yesterday for the first time in a while.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a doctor: Would suggest to see a doctor may need lab tests. In the meantime, hydrate yourself.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/13/2014

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Exercise related: Probably reacting to exercise after a long period of inactivity.

Answered 11/21/2013

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