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Hi, i tested positive for strep yesterday and i am experiencing really bad headache and stiff neck (no fever though). is this a cause for concern? and am i able to take ibuprofen with penicillin 500mg?

Q: hi, i tested positive for strep yesterday and i am experiencing really bad headache and stiff neck (no fever though). is this a cause for concern? and am i able to take ibuprofen with penicillin 500mg?

: Yes, you can take ibuprofen with PCN and watch the symptoms, nothing to be alarmed yet.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you can take ibuprofen with PCN and watch the symptoms, nothing to be alarmed yet.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/9/2023

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Not unusual to suffer a headache and neck stiffness (meningismus) as a consequence of a bacterial infection, especially strep pharyngitis. You should start to see improvement secondary to the antibiotics within 48 hrs.

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A member asked:

Hi, i tested positive for strep yesterday and i am experiencing really bad headache and stiff neck (no fever though). is this a cause for concern? and am i able to take ibuprofen with penicillin 500mg?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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