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Occipital Neuralgia: What treatments work for you?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Mar 22 12:10pm | Replies (177)Comment receiving replies
I had similar experience after carpal tunnel surgery. When being under anesthesia, I think they moved my head and I started having symptoms of ON again. I have been treated for this condition for the past year. I don’t want to take anti seizure med the rest of my life so I am waiting for a nerve block.
I can say that I have taken multiple falls, rear end car accidents, and hitting my head in gymnastics as a child so I believe the nerve gets damaged from all the trauma.
Not sure but it seems logical that this would have started after the nerve gets worn down. It was so painful, I almost lost control driving. It usually happens when I am looking up.
PT helped me strengthen my neck and relieve some pain. Ibuprofen is the only thing I can take as I wait for the nerve block. Ice helps if you can stand it on your skin.
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@eaoneill4771 So sorry about your suffering, I have never had an accident but have suffered for twenty years with ON. The problem now is they are worse flare ups. I have been taking trigger shots for some time, now they will start nerve block Feb 12, 2026. My pain Dr. is so very good at giving me shorts I am looking foward. I have switched to a cerivcial pillow about size of my forarm, my reg pillows were killing me. I have a book "Treat your own neck" by Robin McKenzie been around long time but still works. I do exercises every day like brushing my teeth. My othert Dr. sent me to Clincial Massage, wonderful relief. One day at a time, wishing the best with your nerve blocks, we will compare notes when we get them!!!!! Susie Fr. Norther Ca.if. Fellow sufferer.