Hi Everyone
I am new to NeuroTalk. It looks like a great online community.
I have had occipital neuralgia for four years and am on a LONG wait list for radiographic neurectomy at C2-C3. Recently, my pain increased to the point of being unbearable so I have now started on Neurontin. I was on Neurontin years ago but was never able to get beyond 300mg/day due to side effects.
My question is: If I can only tolerate 300mg of neurontin a day will that still help the nerve pain? or do I have to be at 900mg as the docs have suggested.
Is there anyone out there whose occipital neuralgia has been helped with Neurontin?
Also, has anyone else had radiographic neurectomy at C2-C3 for occipital neuralgia---was it helpful? I had two diagnostic anaesthetic injections at the C2-C3 nerve root and it completely alleviated my pain 100% so I am expecting the procedure should be effective.... if I can ever get a time slot to have it done....
Thanks Everyone
Julie