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Could a stiff neck and fever be symptoms of meningitis?

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Dr. Chintan Sampat answered

Yes: Meningitis can result in neck pain or stiffness along with fevers, chills, and other symptoms.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2019

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Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Yes: These are 2 of the symptoms of meningitis. Others are headache, sensitivity to light and sometimes a skin rash. If you have these symptomes , you need to see a doctor immediately.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Could a stiff neck and fever be symptoms of meningitis?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Chintan Sampat answered

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

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Hi Doc. I suspect that I have meningitis because of the symptoms. But I have no fever and my wbc falls within normal range. Does that rule out meningitis? I feel the symptoms for long time now. Head ache, face numb cheek, stiff neck, numb arms. But i

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Hi! I recently have a fever that was at tops 102 and then a few days later I have a stiff neck but no fever, could I be at risk for meningitis?

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Going on three days now with a stiff/painful neck. Seems like it has gotten some what better. No fever. NOS. So meningitis shouldn't be a concern?

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Can meningitis go away? Ii had a stiff neck and fever/headache for a day but feel fine now. Head hurts sometimes though. Or could it be my posture ?

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