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I am having the worst headaches the pain seems to go down to my neck which is now really stiff. the pain is awful. what's wrong and is it serious?
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Yes maybe serious: Severe headache with neck stiffness needs prompt evaluation in the emergency department to ensure you are not developing meningitis which is life threatening.
Answered 9/28/2016
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