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Does Headache Stiff Neck & Shoulders Suggest Meningitis?
Hi thank you. my cousin has been experiencing intense headaches 10 years. migraine strength. been to doctors, mri of brain shows nothing. many other symtoms as well. wall decoration fell on the top of her head last night and immediately she experienced severe pain to head, tingling, sensitivity to touch, severe areas of back pain, stiffness of neck head and shoulders.still today she is severely impacted. since many doctors have not been able to diagnose this. could it be hidden meningitis?
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Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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I don't think it could be meningitis. apparently you can visit an ortho specialist and then a little physical therapy with simple exercises could help much to her. simple neck exercises to strengthen the neck muscles and simple upper limb and lower limb exercises as well will be of great help.
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