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I have neck pain, shoulder pain, chills, and general discomfort. i took ibuprofen and then neck pain went away. should i get checked for meningitis?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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No: The signs of meningitis are severe head ache, stiff neck, fever and in bacterial meningitis altered mentation and some times seizures. Your symptoms don't sound like meningitis. If you have a fever with your "chills" get checked out by a doctor for other infections.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have neck pain, shoulder pain, chills, and general discomfort. i took ibuprofen and then neck pain went away. should i get checked for meningitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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