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What Are Headaches, Pain In The Shoulders And Neck Suggestive Of?

I have a headache and my neck and shoulder area are still. I went to get tested for the flu today at my local urgent care and it came back negative, but i do have a fever that has been ranging anywhere from 100 to 102 depending of what medicine i have been taking. What could be some possibilities? The Dr. at the urgent care was not very thorough so i still have questions
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
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Hello,

A persistent headache with neck stiffness and fever is concerning for possible meningitis. Meningitis is the infection affecting the covering of the brain.

Lumbar puncture and Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis.

If meningitis is present, initiating treatment early is very important. So, please be advised to follow up with the emergency room as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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What Are Headaches, Pain In The Shoulders And Neck Suggestive Of?

Hello, A persistent headache with neck stiffness and fever is concerning for possible meningitis. Meningitis is the infection affecting the covering of the brain. Lumbar puncture and Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis. If meningitis is present, initiating treatment early is very important. So, please be advised to follow up with the emergency room as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician