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Old 05-24-2013, 10:14 AM #1
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Default Occipital neuralgia

Has anyone been diagnosed with this? Or received any help for this?
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I have also been diagnosed with it by a neuro who has helped me with it for 7 months now.

I get nerve pain in the back of my head to the top. Sometimes it itches, sometimes it burns, sometimes it feels like knife cutting pain or there is pressure where the nerves are located.

Reducing inflammation is key here, as it frees up the nerves and promotes healing.

Here is what you can do:

Get a nerve block. It eases the pain for a while.

Heat, including hot showers relieves inflammation and pain.

Anti-inflammatory medicines such as Motrin, check to make sure it doesn't interact with medications. Meaning consult a doctor before use.

Also, start a supplement regimen to reduce inflammation. Dr. Andrew Weil also has a nice anti-inflammatory diet to try. Certain veggies and fish are included in this diet.

Supplements include:

Turmeric

B-12 (1,000 mcg-5,000mcg recommended)

B-50 Complex (I use a Stress-B complex which includes Vitamin C, seems to work the best for me.)

Magnesium

Garlic

Omega 3

Keep in touch with your neurologist for routine check-ups to see your progress. Happy healing!
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012.

Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia.
2 MRI's and CT normal.

Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now.

Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy.

Was experiencing:
Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit.

Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm.

Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside!
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