I have been diagnosed with Occipital Neuralgia. It took six years to finally find a doctor that would play nice and really look into what was wrong. I am sick everyday. I am sorry to say I am glad to find others with ON. This condition has made me absolutely crazy. I have got to where I cannot think clearly because the pain is so intense. I had neck surgery a couple of months ago for 2 herniated discs. I actually had relief for about a week and half, but then the pain gradually returned. I believe the nerve is compressed in some way. Boy , do I want some hope for "fixing" it.
I so understand the alcohol use. The only time I get real relief is when I have several drinks. But then I end up plastered because I don't want it to come back. I don't even like the taste of it but can't wait to get it for the relief. Nothing else touches it.