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A member asked:

Was running a fever last night and been taking fever reducers but now my neck is stiff and sort of painful. what is this?

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See the doctor: Fever and stiff neck are features of potential meningitis, an infection in meninges of the brain. Are you in college? Do you have a headache or vomiting? These are additional signs of potential meningitis. A sore throat, pharyngitis, can also cause neck pain. I would recommend medical attention

Answered 9/20/2014

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