Question 1

had occipital nerve pain for the last year. for the past month i've also had tingling in both temples. could they be related?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Occipital nerve pain is a localized disorder caused by either primary irritability of the scalp nerve(like a neuralgia) or impingement at the neck where the nerve exits. Bilateral tingling in the temples would not be anatomically related. The latter also suggests some irritability in the superficial nerves. A neurologist can better evaluate these symptoms if needed.

Question 2

nerve pain from back of head?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Sounds like occipital neuralgia.

Question 3

i'm getting nerve pain in head left side top. what could it might be?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: It can be a simple irritated nerve of the scalp or can be the beginning of a nerve root irritation: neuralgia.
Causes are many and varied. Hopefully relieved by the use of the over the counter anti-inflammatory medication like advil or aleve (naproxen). Consult your physician if condition persists. Avoid harsh hair products or direct hot air dryer.

Question 4

i have chronic nerve pain in the front and side of my head after trauma and i'm emotionally blunted, is this a condition ? and what is it called ?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis aren't : made over the internet, and your condition warrants being seen by a doctor or PCP for further evaluation and treatment post-trauma to make sure you don't have brain injury or bleeding that can affect behavior. So don't delay seeking care. S/he can refer you to psychologist or psychiatrist if needed.

Question 5

nerve pain in rt u/le & head. lyme disease that took 2.5yrs to dx. is there anything i can do for the horrific nerve pain/mms pain in extreme flares??

Accepted Answer

YES: It is important to consult your PCP since many new anti-inflammatory agents/pain medication, non- narcotic in nature, are now on the market and very effective for nerve pain: Lyrica, Neurontin, Savella, (milnacipran) SSRI and SNRI inhibitors are just examples.

Question 6

i had singles in my head back in july 2018.  i never to this day been free from nerve pain in my head.  it causes an inside the top of the head and forehead to itch like
wouldn't believe.  any suggestions of what i can do?

Accepted Answer

Pain specialist: Please consult a pain specialist. There should be more than one in Boston. Post herpetic pain lasting longer than 3 months warrants get a specialist to evaluate and treat.

Question 7

how do i treat nerve pain in my head?

Accepted Answer

See your pcp: Head aches can be caused by a lot more than nerve pain. True nerve pain is called trigeminal neuralgia and it lancinates across the face. Medications such as tegretol can be used and occ. Surgery.

Question 8

what is the cause of nerve pain on left side of head and down left side of body with nausea ?

Accepted Answer

Thalamic pain: can produce pain on one side of the body (including the head).  The clinical course may help with sorting out what is going on. Is this jolts of pain, progressive episodes of pain and are there any other symptoms besides nausea?
Does change in body position relative to gravity affect the pain ? You need to have this worked up.

Question 9

if i turn my head to the right and swallow hard i feel a quick sharp nerve pain down the side of my neck.

Accepted Answer

Yes,TheJigIsNatural: Well, that makes sense.If I put any area of my body into a rather un-natural position to then perform a natural function, I'm bound to feel something weird. Like if I touched my left foot to my right ear and then try to dance the jig. Especially in the neck.Lots of nerves and little muscles that need coordination to accomplish a swallow. So,unless you are watching a tennis match, just eat normally

Question 10

my question is that why do i feel like i have nerve pain in the right side at the back of my head where it's pain for few second and go then comeback.

Accepted Answer

Occipital nerve: There is a superficial nerve that comes out just above the lump at the base of your skull (occipital protruberance).  This can be irritated by neck sprain or spams or for no real reason and can cause sharp shooting pains up and over the scalp on that side.  Usually very brief but can be severe.

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Had occipital nerve pain for the last year. for the past month i've also had tingling in both temples. could they be related?

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I'm getting nerve pain in head left side top. what could it might be?

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I have chronic nerve pain in the front and side of my head after trauma and i'm emotionally blunted, is this a condition ? and what is it called ?

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Nerve pain in rt u/le & head. lyme disease that took 2.5yrs to dx. is there anything i can do for the horrific nerve pain/mms pain in extreme flares??

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I had singles in my head back in july 2018. i never to this day been free from nerve pain in my head. it causes an inside the top of the head and forehead to itch like wouldn't believe. any suggestions of what i can do?

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How do i treat nerve pain in my head?

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What is the cause of nerve pain on left side of head and down left side of body with nausea ?

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If i turn my head to the right and swallow hard i feel a quick sharp nerve pain down the side of my neck.

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My question is that why do i feel like i have nerve pain in the right side at the back of my head where it's pain for few second and go then comeback.

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