Occipital Neuralgia: What treatments work for you?

Posted by jmb73 @jmb73, Sep 11, 2019

I have been having headaches on one side of my head and have recently been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia. They recommend a nerve bloc but I wonder anyone else has this and how they handle it.. I don't want a nerve bloc. The headaches are usually mild but occasionally the pain wakes me up. They got worse after I had my Gamma surgery. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Have you tried Sumatriptan? It’s taken as needed but it’s the only medication, that I’ve taken, that decreases my pain. Sometimes it doesn’t help, sometimes it takes the edge off, other times it’s almost complete relief.

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@hollace123456 I will ask my Dr. about this med. I like the idea of taking it when needed rather than every day. So far my morning exercises, elastic bands, and my ccervical Log Pillow have been making my Life is bit easier. Another note a long time massage therapist told me to use
Magnesium Lotion on my muscles that give me trouble. I still take p.m. 400 meg at bed time. but she says it has really helped her, I order it on amazon $11.00. I love all the help we share with one another, you folks understand our issues.

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Yes, magnesium is helpful for me too, i soak my feet sometimes to help my whole body with inflammation. It does wonders. I love all natural remedies instead of pills.

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Anti inflammatory herbs help me a ton. Turmeric, ginger, garlic, collagen and even some kale all go in my protein shakes in the morning. I swear by them. My head & neck feels better but even my knees and hip. I’m ready to exercise.
Physical therapy helps and I am waiting for nerve blocks.
My symptoms have significantly decreased since I started my shakes.

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