One other thing I can add to Dr. Sherman's post is that if you do not have a pain specialist, it might be a good idea to get one. Pain specialist are very knowledgeable in pain management and often times know what other interventions to take what the first choice treatment doesn't work. And the thing I always advocate for is to remember to be a good advocate for yourself, as you certainly do not have to tolerate living in pain, so don't let anyone tell you you do! Let us know how everything is going, and in the meantime, I wish you a painfree nights rest. Take care.
Sara RN
Hi...I am wondering how ur drs got ur dx...what tests were done...and what conditions were ruled out.....????
I am curious to if u ever had a brain MRI?
"selma"
Hi there. Treatment of occipital neuralgia is generally symptomatic and includes massage and rest. Apart from heat, anti inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants, certain drugs like anti depressants are used when pain is particularly severe. Nerve blocks, and steroid injections into the affected areas, peripheral nerve stimulation, steroids, rhizotomy, phenol injections and occipital cryoneurolyis , surgical neuroloysis and micro decompression are used when conservative measures fail. Talk to your neurologist about these more interventional options since you are in such deep agony. Take care.