What helps with headaches? Nerve block didn't work

Hello @chrunt . Connect is a collection of patients and former patients and caregivers who can share their experiences snd suggestions. We are not able to diagnose and suggest treatments like a doctor can. Though after years of medical experience as patients, sometimes it feels like we know as much as the doctors, but that's not the case. Maybe you can share a bit more information about your wife's diagnosis and symptoms?
My suggestion will be to use a soft ice pack over or beside her eye to quiet that burning. I have been surprised myself how much that can help pain. It has gotten me through sleepless night with the pain of a chest tube better than any oral medication. So get out a bag of peas from the freezer, wrap it in a light towel, and give it a try.

@chrunt Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!

As @sepdvm mentioned, we are all so different. What has your wife's medical team explained to her may be causing the headaches? Does it have to do with side effects of her medical condition, or possibly medications, or treatments? Taking all of those into consideration and exploring the possibilities, while it takes effort, can really help her come to a decision how to address it. What kind of nerve block was done, and what has been your wife's diagnosis?

A pattern of severe headaches, often times leading into a migraine, has been part of my life for a long time. Is it the change in weather patterns, as the barometric pressure wildly swings? Is it from my health conditions? Are the beneficial treatments being offset by the side effects? If so, how can we adjust it all? Is it something in my diet? Let me tell you what I finally did. After research and hesitation, 3 weeks ago I got a daith ear piercing. It has been noted this often works for people suffering from headaches. For me, I figured if it doesn't work, I have only gained [another] ear piercing. The result? In the 3 weeks since, I have gone from daily headaches, to no headaches in 3 weeks! A miracle in my book! This piercing uses a spot often accessed by acupuncture practicers that interrupts the vagus nerve. The person who did my piercing said almost all their clients who do this experience permanent relief. Count me in on the benefits. Heck, even if the headaches were to return tomorrow, there were 3 weeks of no symptoms.
Ginger

Thank you, we will give it a try!!

Ginger, that is amazing! What a relief for you, and valuable information to share. I will pass this along to others who suffer from chronic headaches.

Sue @sepdvm the procedure is not without a bit of discomfort. On a scale where an earlobe piercing is rated 1, this is rated 6. But well worth it.

In the picture below, it is the top one.
Ginger

So the upper piercing helped reduce your pain? Did you have any burning sensation?

@chrunt The piercing relieved my headaches.
Ginger

I can understand the pain associated with piercing cartilage like that. So glad it helps you.