Sore neck.. is it worth a trip to the docs?

[FlowerPotMum]

I woke this morning with a stinking headache, again, I've had it for the last three or four days it's managed with over the counter painkillers. I've also had a sore throat and general aches and pains.
Over the course of the day I have developed the most excruciating pain in my neck. It's stiff and I'm struggling to lift my head into an upright position .
I've taken paracetamol and ibruofen which had eased it slightly but it's still painful.
I'm wondering if it's somehow related to the sore throat and headache? I don't remember pulling it or anything.
I'm not a fan of the doctor and mine is long closed by now. Is there any point at all in phoning nhs direct or do I grin and bear it while popping pills?
Thank you for any advice

You should always get a stiff/sore neck and a headache checked out. Give NHS direct a call and get yourself checked out. I hope all is well.

Agree - stiff or sore neck, with a temperature, are worth checking out. Do you have an out of hours place?

How are your eyes? Are you okay with light?

Thank you both . I have no temperature just a general feeling of 'mehh' (I think that's the medical term ). My eyes are fine, no adversion to light etc.
The painkillers are really kicking in now so wondering if I'm being a little over dramatic. I'm not generally a wuss with pain but this was awful earlier.

Thank you again.

There's a very nasty virus going around; muscle pain, headache, then a barking cough and a sore throat. We are not doctors and can't see you over the web so you should really contact NHS direct.

Very true

Whoops posted too soon. Very true I'm going for a hot soak in a minute to see if that helps. I'll ring later this evening if its still painful.
Thank you again, bloody Easter viruses! My SChool had chicken pox last week.. possible connection?!

I would go to GPs but just to add I have had a cold with sore throat, headache and then when felt like a pulled neck muscle from mid week. Headache etc now gone. And just left with sore throat and neck pain. I did mention it at dr and generally told a bug but if got worse go back.