I'm the same - my ON was caused by a car accident/whiplash - but the other lady in the crash came off much worse and I just keep reminding myself of that.

I've had a horrible few months - but I'm sure she's had much worse

Yes, things can always be worse. I read your other post regarding the nerve blocks - I'm happy to hear you are getting some relief. I'm waiting for insurance to approve pain management for mine so relief is still beyond my grasp.
Ellena

I hope you find some relief soon Ellena.

Hugs

Thanks Charliebubs. I called the NS's office today and will call again tomorrow. Its crazy that I need to wait this long.

Ellena

Did you get anywhere with them yet, Ellena?

Thanks for asking, but unfortunately, the doc they were referring me to doesn't believe he can do anything for me so my chart was placed on the NS's desk and his assistant is waiting for further direction from him. I gave her a name of a doc to suggest to him so I'll call there tomorrow and see what he has decided. And, then they still need to get insurance approval and we are getting ready to go away for two weeks. I'm still dealing with pain and doing what I can, but its getting worse and lying down is only possible now without a pillow and my eyes are really giving me fits. I'm really getting discouraged here and starting to think I'll never get any relief (sorry I'm just feeling sorry right now cause I've got enough pain to deal with without this). I woke up with muscle spasms at 4:00 this morning in my neck and the doc is thinking that the muscles are so aggravated in my neck from the bulging disc that its inflaming the nerve.

I do hope your still doing well and I really appreciate you asking. Sorry I'm still so bummed out.

Take care, Ellena

I injured my occipital nerve about 5-6 years ago. I'll be honest. I walked into a Stop sign. Yes, you read that right. The sign was placed too low, and I was looking to the side and bang. the side/back of my hed got smashed right into the edge of the sign. I still. suffer with the pain in the nerve, and going down my neck from it. The solution my Migrain Dr. Had was novicaine patches. Which worked.... at least at the time of the injury. However, as the location is one that is covered with hair, and I am not willing to shave my head, I do not use them very much anymore. (They were a bit messy, and liable to fall off) Now I just deal with it.

My ON started when I was in my middle 20's (I am now in my late 50's).
I was adding shelving to my storeroom when a can of paint fell from a top shelf and struck me on the left side of my neck with enough force to almost knock me out. After that I started having "sinus headaches" that always affected my left eye and sinus area around the eye. I could always tell when the pain was about to start when my left nostril would stop up. The attacks were infrequent during the early days but as time went on I started with the severe pain in the back of my head (left side) along with the "sinus headache". The attacks slowly became more frequent (almost daily) and after 2 GP's, 2 Neurologists, Chiropractic and Acupuncture treatments and every medication known to man, I had my first lidocaine/corticosteroid injection just recently. So far it's been a miracle. I went a whole week with taking even one pain pill. I will go for more injections when this wears off and I would like to know that some procedure exists that would stop the pain forever. I joined the forum for more information on nerve blocks, nerve ablation,Botox injections and any other options I have to stop this pain forever. Can anyone tell me more?

Actually my hair is really really long.
What I do is cut the patch in very thin strips,
part the hair and place them. Its a bit of work, but it is worth it!

Ok, now this is a tip I can use!

They had a huge tendency to fall off my head... I ended up holding them in place by wrapping an Ace-bandage around by head (under the pigtails I had already put my hair in trying to get it out of the way).

Needless to say, I looked ridiculous. I could only use them when I was at home.
Alone.
Completely Alone.
I'll have to try out your tip. Thank you so much.