Meningitis (viral or bacterial) would be my first guess as those are the initial telltale signs. Also with this being the onset of summer Rocky Mountain spotted fever could be a suspect.
Fever Vomiting Intense headache Stiff neck
The spinal tap would be to check for menengitis.
HIV 1 can cause fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and a rash. HIV 2 can cause all of those plus confusion, diarrhea, mouth sores, stiff muscles, forgetfulness, and night sweats.
I have a fever of 101.4 since monday, i have been feeling very fatigue, sleeping most of the day not feeling like eating. Severe Headache and a stiff neck
Sounds like the flu, or another infectious process. Try Tylenol, alternating with the Ibuprofen. If fever not resolving, stiff neck, continued severe headache, take to the doctor.
Meningitis (viral/bacterial) is still very dangerous as it could affect spine and brain though its uncommon. Most common symptoms are fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, slow brain, skin rash, body or eye ache.
The cause of stiff person syndrome is unknown, however, researchers theorize that SPS may be an autoimmune disorder.
fever, severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. As the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord (the meninges) becomes infected and swollen, the patient will develop a stiff and painful neck.
Some subjects have reported side effects such as headache, stiff neck, drowsiness, cognitive distortion or confusion, dizziness , and anxiety.
Common symptoms are a headache, fever and chills, and stiff neck. Vomiting may occur in some cases. In rare causes you may also develop a fear of light.
My ex husband has spinal stenosis,he has been having very bad headaches for approx 15 months,stiff neck,his doctor said it could be through this complaint,but get it checked out to make sure,but it probably is this causeing your headaches.
Symptons of lyme disease would be Chills, Fever,Headache,Lethargy,Muscle pain. You might have an enlarged red spot called the bulls eyes as well. Your neck would be stiff and have an itchy body./