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A member asked:
How far up on the head does occipital neuralgia pain go? does it cause needle like pains in head?
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All,of it: The occipital nerves supply sensation to,the skull. Is the greater occipital Nerves are irritated, pain can be experienced over the top and into the eye. Lesser occipitals cause pain in the shape,of a banana over the top,of the ears and sides of,the skull. There are good treatments for this. See your local,pain Doctor.
Answered 5/16/2021
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