Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

For meningitis, the classic test is to tilt you head down and try to touch your chin to your chest. If you can't, you have inflammation that is a problem. If icing it resolves it, it is likely a neck injury. If not, get a doctor to check you out. If you can touch your chin to your chest, it is likely just neck inflammation.

A meningitis vaccination is not 100%. They are grossly oversold as complete prevention. They just reduce the risk.

You should be icing your neck regularly. I can't think of how someone can get a concussion without also traumatizing their neck.

I doubt you have meningitis.

You probably became to active from feeling better and aggravated your neck. It is a vicious cycle. Just because you feel better does not mean you are ready to return to full activity.