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A member asked:

If i had meningitis, would tylenol (acetaminophen) take away the pain and stiffness of my neck?

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Not likely: Meningitis symptoms best evaluated by physician as symptoms can progress rapidly and an agent that causes meningitis may require a definitive treatment. Many common viruses can cause "aseptic" meningitis but early symptoms of a bad meningitis are similar to those not so severe.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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