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Had a stiff and painful neck for a week. slight headache and no fever. could this be menegitis ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Unlikely: If you had meningitis you would have become sicker through the week. Also you have no fever which is more typical. As I am unable to assess you see your doctor to help sort out the cause of your symptoms.

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 8/12/2014

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