Stiff neck + cold symptoms
Hello, 24F, wondering if I should go to a doctor about concerns with a stiff neck. Started feeling like I had the flu about two days ago but had my flu shots and tested negative for covid. Mostly it just feels like a strong cold. Aside from my neck the main symptoms are sore throat and lots of mucus that feels like it's still working it's way out of my chest. Normally I wouldn't think twice but my neck started to hurt really bad yestrrday and was having pain with turning it fully to the right. However when I woke up today it feels incredibly stiff and I can barely turn it to the right, as well as up and down (to a slightly lesser degree). I don't think i have a fever, I felt a little nauseous yesterday but fine today, no confusion or light sensitivity so I'm just trying to not freak myself out and convince myself I have meningitis, especially considering I had a vaccine for it. Lmk what you think! Thanks.
Posted Dec 1, 2025, 7:01 PM UTC