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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Neck And Headache?
I woke up this morning with a stiff and painful neck/ headache, mostly on the rear left side at the base of my skull radiating into my head on both sides. I went to my chiropractor this afternoon and he did some adjustments with the thumb activator. Now the pain and stiffness is worse. I have been applying ice but it seems worse. I have taken ibuprofen and am now applying heat.
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
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Neck stiffness, pain along with a headache raises the concern for meningitis especially if associated with fever.
It should not be taken lightly, and I recommend that you follow up with the emergency room to confirm the diagnosis and if positive for meningitis, management with antibiotics.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
Neck stiffness, pain along with a headache raises the concern for meningitis especially if associated with fever.
It should not be taken lightly, and I recommend that you follow up with the emergency room to confirm the diagnosis and if positive for meningitis, management with antibiotics.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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