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Has anyone found a solution to the pain and burning each episode brings
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Hello @lakesofdelray and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I see that member @oliverony has come in to share some information with you.
Since there was an existing discussion on the topic, you will see that I have moved your post here:
- Occipital Neuralgia: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/occipital-neuralgia/
I did this so you may connect with more members such as @patsy5 @lisa2022 and @rwinney. How long have you suffered from these episodes?
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It is horrible isn't it. I found a mix of things has really helped. Hope some of these are useful.
Meditation - For pain and mindfulness. I have found the Calm app amazing, especially Tamara.
Breathing exercises - very, very good with pain. Lots on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdr-jK4XrrM
Keep breathing - a nurse taught me this one. When things are painfull, keep breathing. Also breathe out with something painful, eg Spinal Tap.
Coffee - caffeine is good.
Fresh orange juice - think it must be the sugar.
Almost zero sugar diet.
No alcohol.
Drugs - Oxy is ok but not really strong enough.