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Slight headache, ear hurts, no stiff neck but perodic pains on both sides/back neck. on and off.no fever, do have herniated disc.risk of meningitis?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Virtually zero: All of your symptoms can be related to the musculoskeletal issue. This will not lead to meningitis.

Answered 2/25/2014

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A member asked:

Slight headache, ear hurts, no stiff neck but perodic pains on both sides/back neck. on and off.no fever, do have herniated disc.risk of meningitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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