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Does occipital neuralgia cause tingling and numb feeling around one side of forehead and temple and front of head?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

No: This involves the distribution of the Greater Occipital Nerve of Arnold, and the area is behind and above one ear.

Answered 7/27/2018

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A member asked:

Does occipital neuralgia cause tingling and numb feeling around one side of forehead and temple and front of head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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