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Scared I have viral meningitis?

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Ciela
Ciela

I currently have a cold and mononucleosis which is what's gotten me so worried over this since I've heard it increases risk for meningitis. The last few days I've had on and off neck pain, neck stiffness, and a mild headache with forehead pressure. The clinic in the area is closed so I can't go to the doctor, but the headache is dull and achy with pressure around the head and behind my eyes. I had the headache and pain one evening and it waned and went away overnight but came back again the next evening, going away after I took Tylenol. Does anyone know if I should be really worried and go to the ER or do you think it's me overthinking it?

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