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I've been sick for the past 3 days. everytime i sneeze i get a sharp pain through my neck and back. what is it?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Back pain: It could be a muscle strain or a neck or back issue but meningitis is also possible - see your doctor.

Answered 7/22/2016

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A member asked:

I've been sick for the past 3 days. everytime i sneeze i get a sharp pain through my neck and back. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

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