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Is there any way to know if neck pain is meningitis? it hurts when i'm still, move side to side and down. i've had it for 3 days now
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See a doctor: The best thing to do is get professional help. Sometimes neck pain is just 'muscle pain' brought about by stress, studying in a fixed position, etc. The meninges - which are coverings over the spinal cord, could be inflamed however-and there are certain tests a doctor can do. If it's been 3 days already, this isn't a life threatening condition- but I'd still see the doc so you can get treatment.
Answered 8/6/2016
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