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Occipital neuralgia
This condition is an irritation of one or both branches of the occipital after exiting from the base of the skull at right or left suboccipital regions. It is thought to be primarily a consequence of cranial muscle contracture or spasm around the nerve.
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I have occipital neuralgia and medications and nerve blocks have stopped working. I have read about surgical options. What would you recommend I do be?
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How far up on the head does occipital neuralgia pain go? Does it cause needle like pains in head?
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Hit head 5 months ago hard on the corner of a locker. Was diagnosed with occipital neuralgia. I just barely hit my head again. Am I OK? Slight HA
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How do you distinguish between occipital neuralgia and cervical facet syndrome?
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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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I am on lyrica (pregabalin) 75mg twice a day for occipital neuralgia, I am finding i get headaches after taking the med. Is this likely to go away?
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Just discovered all of my symptoms match occipital Neuralgia perfectly. Until I get official diagnosis, what can I ask doc to prescribe in meantime?
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I think I might have Occipital Neuralgia due to sharp shooting pains in my head and neck, is there any point seeing a GP?
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It's normal when having occipital neuralgia that the stabbing pain of right part of my head to get worse when bending forward, i get dizzy also.
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