A member asked:

Having shots for occip.neur. worried.had lydocaine, kenalog (triamcinolone) in shoulder and caused bad headache and 7 day flushing.will use same stuff for occip shot?

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Neuralgia: Typically for occipital neuralgia either Lidocaine and/or a local corticosteroid will be used. There are several types of steroid products, but definately inform the person you are working with about this prior reaction.

Answered 6/26/2014

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