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4 days now with stiff/painful neck, it kinda hurts slightly into my head. not bad. no other symptoms. havent been around anyone sick. menigitis ?
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Stiff neck alone: Meningitis has a symptom cluster of fever, stiff neck and nausea. If you only have a stiff neck, it is unlikely that you have meningitis. See your doctor if your symptoms worsen.
Answered 8/10/2014
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