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My fever is 38.2 and i feel extremely light headed, this is a sudden onset of the fever. when i cough i experience pain in my head and my neck is stiff?

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Dr. Jason Wyse answered

Seek care: The stiff neck could be unrelated, however the combination of fever and stiff neck could be concerning for meningitis. You need to seek medical care.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/10/2017

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be seen: Your symptoms potentially could result in a serious diagnosis. Go to the ER and be examined. You may need investigations. All the best.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2017

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A member asked:

My fever is 38.2 and i feel extremely light headed, this is a sudden onset of the fever. when i cough i experience pain in my head and my neck is stiff?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jason Wyse answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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