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Could Headache, Sore Throat And Uncontrollable Chills Be Meningitis?

I have had a massive headache for a couple of days and started to get a sore throat. Last night, I started getting chills which turned into being freezing to the point of shivering uncontrollably. I just took my temperature and it was 104.6 degrees. I m exhausted, yet I ve been sleeping on and off all day. I had traveled to the Boston area for a week and got back last friday and have had the headache and accredited it to jet lag. Is my temperature at a dangerous level. Should I go to the emergency room. I have been taking NyqQuil and Excedrin but they do not seem to be helping. I feel horrible. Is it possible that I have Meningitis?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Fever is indicative of infection. If associated with chills and rigors it could be malaria or urinary tract infection and needs to be investigated. Although meningitis is also a possibility, there is no need to jump to conclusions without having associated symptoms or investigations pointing to it. Sore throat, headachhe and fevers are commonly associated with common cold which is basically a viral infection. Viral infections are associated with high rise of temperature and if not controlled properly and promptly, it could lead to brain damage. 104°F is definitely a very high temperature and there is reason to be concerned. You may try Meftal P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective in controlling temperature.
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Could Headache, Sore Throat And Uncontrollable Chills Be Meningitis?

Fever is indicative of infection. If associated with chills and rigors it could be malaria or urinary tract infection and needs to be investigated. Although meningitis is also a possibility, there is no need to jump to conclusions without having associated symptoms or investigations pointing to it. Sore throat, headachhe and fevers are commonly associated with common cold which is basically a viral infection. Viral infections are associated with high rise of temperature and if not controlled properly and promptly, it could lead to brain damage. 104°F is definitely a very high temperature and there is reason to be concerned. You may try Meftal P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective in controlling temperature.