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Hi doc. i suspect that i have meningitis because of the symptoms. but i have no fever and my wbc falls within normal range. does that rule out meningitis? i feel the symptoms for long time now. head ache, face numb cheek, stiff neck, numb arms. but i

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Cant be for so long: Meningitis is not without fever unless it is part of an auto-immune syndrome. With no fever and with normal white count this is not acute meningitis. This may be an auto-immune condition. You need to see a doctor and have lab work done.

Answered 9/9/2016

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A member asked:

Hi doc. i suspect that i have meningitis because of the symptoms. but i have no fever and my wbc falls within normal range. does that rule out meningitis? i feel the symptoms for long time now. head ache, face numb cheek, stiff neck, numb arms. but i

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