Who knows about occipital neuralgia?

Posted by pierwell @pierwell, Mar 22, 2025

I’ve had daily headaches and shooting pain in the left side of my head for over a decade. My pain dr. has tried all the usual treatments, including ablation twice, but the only relief is from my Nalu nerve stimulator, Tylenol and ice packs.
Has anyone else experienced this? What helps you?

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ailsas | @ailsas | Jan 7 7:04pm

In reply to @suszy39 "@ailsas I plan on asking about Botox. Is that shot a lot deeper than the nerve..." + (show)

@suszy39 it depends on where. Scalp, neck and jaw are superficial and moderately uncomfortable These were effective. Low back was deep, very painful, and of no help.

suszy39 | @suszy39 | Jan 7 7:41pm

In reply to @ailsas "@suszy39 it depends on where. Scalp, neck and jaw are superficial and moderately uncomfortable These were..." + (show)

@ailsas Thank you. my neck both sides of my occiptal nerves are my problems. I do hope this
Dr. agees to try Botox the others are too weak. much apreciated.