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I've been diagnosed with flu am 19 weeks pregnant my neck and head are really painful when i move them why?have taken painkillers they not helping

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Dr. Monique Ruberu answered

Go see your doc: It may be a sinus infection on top if the flu... But with neck pain you should always make sure there's no meningitis... Go see your doc

Answered 2/20/2015

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A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with flu am 19 weeks pregnant my neck and head are really painful when i move them why?have taken painkillers they not helping

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Monique Ruberu answered

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