OP must be a goner.

OP, I sure hope you've gone already, but on the off chance you haven't -- Suburban hospital's ER is excellent. I've gone there for everything from a cut that needed stitches to getting run over by a delivery van. Consistently good care.

Definately go to the ER, but don't take the babies.

Yes, OP, please chime in. Hope you are well.

Update, please, OP? How are you?

I would like an update too. I knew a young, otherwise healthy, woman who recently had similar symptoms but didn't go to the ER until the second day. She had meningitis, and she is missed. Please take these concerns seriously.

I bet it was strep, this exact same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. Had strep in my blood

any update?

Let us know how it goes, OP! Good luck!!

Stiff neck = ER. Could be meningitis.

Anonymous wrote:Ok, off to the ER. Holy Cross, Shady Grove, or the one in Bethesda? I'm central to all of them, any recommendations?

Closest one. Leave your jewelry at home take I'd and insurance card. Hubby can bring you a credit card later

This sounds like Herpangina--- in kids its Hand-Foot-Mouth (caused by Coxsackie virus)... adults only get the "mouth part" along with fever and myalgias. Nevertheless, should call your physicians after hour pager and they will prob send you to ER.


This is unqualified medical advice since you are just describing the symptoms without any kind of exam. Consult your physician ASAP or head to ER. Nuchal rigidity is an alarming symptom and needs eval.

And let us know how it goes!

Anonymous wrote:Go to the ER. Sounds like it could be meningitis. Not trying to be dramatic but fever and stiff neck would have me worried.

Agree! And now!

Just go already!! (meant in the best possible way)

Wish you better very soon.