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"Electric Shock" type pain in my scalp!
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 28 10:24am | Replies (301)Comment receiving replies
Hello.
I have similar symptoms of occipital neuralgia. For long periods of sitting, the pain in the neck and tingling scalp pain. If it does not lie, this tingling becomes an electric shock. Unfortunately, I have visited many doctors who can't understand my diagnosis. At the same time, I can't work for more than a year. For this reason, I have decided to act on my own responsibility. That's why I want to ask for these Occipital Nerve Block injections. I want to ask what are the possible side effects?
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@bigapp7e I have two occipital nerve blocks done every three months. As the meds are going into your system it hurts for like a half minute and then that pain is gone. I don’t get instant relief; it takes a good 30 minutes or so for me to feel the occipital pain relief. I have never had any side effects.
I hope it goes as well for you.
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Welcome to Connect, @bigapp7e,
I'm tagging @marinelast @so4tune8 @menville @bonnieh218 @ajgray @maddy32 @sun711 @247headache as they've discussed nerve blocks, and may be able to offer some more information.
We have several members talking about occipital neuralgia in this discussion as well:
– Occipital Neuralgia and Basilar Migraines https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/occipital-neuralgia-and-basilar-migraines/
Could you share a few more details, @bigapp7e? When did your symptoms start? How have you managed your symptoms thus far?