stiff neck

Example Sentences

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Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

The first symptoms of EEE are a fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

Symptoms of PAM include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, a stiff neck, a loss of balance, seizures and/or hallucinations.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

I smell fresh bread and turn my stiff neck to find Peeta looking down at me with such a sad expression.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins