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can symptoms from meningitis come and go? i had the worst headache of my life and neck stiffness but now i only have the stiffness
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Neck stiffness: You must see your primary doctor - she/he will take your recent medical history, examine you, and order labs and images.
When the results are available (probably next day) your doctor will decide what does or does not need intervention.
Hope all goes well!
Answered on Sep 16, 2017
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