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Cause Of Neck Pain And Headache After Taking Medicine For Strep Throat?

hi, my name is Tracey. I am getting over strep, and have been taking my meds for 6 days now. the soar throat has went away. but ive been having some pain in my neck and headache that lasts all day. I take tylonole for it, but not helping. is this a sign of something else?? should I see a doctor again?/
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
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You may still have residual symptoms due to the upper respiratory infection which could include headaches and neck pains. However, if by neck pains and headaches you are referring to something which is decidedly out of the norm for you or you're referring to a neck discomfort that prevents you from even turning or flexing your neck then, you should ask to see a neurologist so that something more serious such as meningitis be ruled out which though less likely could still be a complication from your pharyngeal infection especially if it's not been adequately treated. You may write to me with more questions to: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi Please rate as a 5 STAR ENCOUNTER.
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Cause Of Neck Pain And Headache After Taking Medicine For Strep Throat?

You may still have residual symptoms due to the upper respiratory infection which could include headaches and neck pains. However, if by neck pains and headaches you are referring to something which is decidedly out of the norm for you or you re referring to a neck discomfort that prevents you from even turning or flexing your neck then, you should ask to see a neurologist so that something more serious such as meningitis be ruled out which though less likely could still be a complication from your pharyngeal infection especially if it s not been adequately treated. You may write to me with more questions to: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi Please rate as a 5 STAR ENCOUNTER.