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All over head,ear,neck pain for 3days.had low fever but its gone now.would i know if i had meningitis or could i be over thinking this?thanks
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Need a workup: The definitive test for diagnosing meningitis is a lumbar puncture, which is a needle inserted into the back to obtain spinal fluid. In addition to headache and fever, a stiff neck is classic for meningitis. If your symptoms are ongoing, you should be assessed in the ER or a clinic, where basic bloodwork can be performed to rule out infection +- lumbar puncture.
Answered 5/24/2015
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