HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Since the summer i have had symptoms of herniated disc. a few days ago i had a fever for 2 days and fatigue. the fever went away on the third day and i'm fine. but i did the kernig test in which i lifted my leg and the nerve hurt. i have meningitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No, you do not describe meningitis, but sounds like you have sciatica afflicting at least one leg. Most likely secondary to the prior herniated disc, which may be compressing a nerve root. See your doctor and get an updated exam, with therapeutic advice.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/26/2022

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

For 3 days, i've had a severe headache, severe back/neck/joint pain, dizzy, bad fatigue, no fever. Had meningitis 19yrs ago. Worried as it's no better?

8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

Why would someone have upper spinal pain when feeling under the weather? No coughing or fever. Fatigue and just feeling crummy. No meningitis

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have sore throat for 4 days now and it is worse when I wake up in the morning, no fever just a little tired and no white spots in my throat, can this be bacterial meningitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Work at daycare with 1yo who had a fever of 99.8 and was really tired. Meningitis or start of a cold?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How can I tell if it's a flu or meningitis severe sore throat sleepless nights fever don't know how high stiff neck extremely tired?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

For two days I had a high fever, fatigue and vomited twice. on the third day all I have is fatigue in my legs and a little cough. But I can walk normally and do some chores around the house. it is possible to have meningitis?
Freezing cold hands and feet. Severe pains in joints all over body. Leg muscle ache. Nausea. Tired. 7 days. Normal blood tests. Meningitis?
Severe headaches + mild cold for week. today neck and back pain/stiffness. right shin hurts. no head ache. not aware of fever. meningitis?
Had fever for 24 hr last Fri. Rash on arms/legs/feet Tuesday. Legs/feet have itchy rash still. Headaches all week bad today. Meningitis?
6 days,cold hands & feet, fever, nausea, fatigue, headache, backache, elbows shoulders & knees really hurting. NO sore throat or cough.Meningitis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.