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I have occipital neuralgia (neck pain, headaches, light sensitvity.) upcoming cataract surgery - any meds or ways to prevent a flair up? l

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Possibly: Discuss this with your ophthalmologist during your preoperative meeting and assessment, including what has worked for you in the past regarding your neuralgia when if flares.

Answered 11/11/2013

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Occipital Neuralgia: Best treatments for ON prior to cataract surgery: Prescription muscle relaxants;Anticonvulsant drugs, such as Tegretol (carbamazepine) and Neurontin (gabapentin);Antidepressant medication; Short-term use of local nerve blocks and steroid injections; more info: eyedoc2020 blogspot com

Answered 10/10/2014

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I have occipital neuralgia (neck pain, headaches, light sensitvity.) upcoming cataract surgery - any meds or ways to prevent a flair up? l

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