Hello Everyone

I am new to NeuroTalk. I have had occipital neuralgia for 4 years.
I have just been put on Neurontin. I took it several years ago but was unable to take more than 300mg per day due to side effects. Has anyone here who has occipital neuralgia been helped with Neurontin (gaba-pentin)? Also, does anyone know if 300mg per day would still be effective for nerve pain if I cannot get to the 900mg per day as the docs have suggested?

Does anyone here have any tips for medications or help with occipital neuralgia? I am on a LONG wait list for radiographic neurectomy of C2-C3. The two diagnostic anaesthetic injections I had at C2-C3 completely alleviated my pain 100% for a few hours so I am hopeful that the burning of the nerve will be effective. I am on a long wait list for that procedure and my pain has become intolerable over the last few weeks. If anyone has tried anything that is helpful for this condition please let me know. I would appreciate any input. I take Oxy long acting 10mg 2-3 times/day, but it is not that helpful when the pain gets this severe.
Thank you and nice to meet you all.
Julie