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Occipital neuralgia best describes my symptoms. best home remedy's for this? they really throw me off.
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Home remedy: Message area gently, Apply ice pack, use very soft pillow.If does not get better, see neurologist.
Answered 4/14/2018
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Forget it: If you have true occipital neuralgia, need expert treatment, not kitchen sink chemicals. Local injections may help, and some meds are useful. Suggest you see a neurologist and find out if your impression is correct, and if so, get appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/28/2015
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