I'm confused on a right occipital nerve block - should I get it?...My neurologist wants to do a right occipital nerve block with out a sedative. And I'm allergic to steroids. So I'm concerned....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
My fault....?...I have tried all of the usual medications and last year had an occipital nerve block and botox but nothing has given me any relief.... By vickywemyss1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Any treatment options?...But now I've taken every medicine they've given me, every option they've presented, I even got a greater occipital nerve block....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentDepressionMental Health
Over the Years...nerve block injections, and the list just goes on.... By happycatkim2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Life with Migraines...I finally found a doctor about 10 years ago that diagnosed them as migraines and began giving me an Occipital nerve block.... By brandi05223 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PARDON MY GRUMPINESS, I’VE HAD A HEADACHE FOR… ALWAYS...He gives me an occipital nerve block even though he knows my history and that the nerve blocks quit working for me.... By jferf4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Has Nothing Worked?...Next, I tried a greater occipital nerve block, which was horrible; I was stuck in bed for 3 days after.... By Mick783 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Life Long Migraines...I have received botox, have had an occipital nerve block, tried chinese cupping, massage therapy, accupuncture, oseopathic treatment, chiropractor treatment... By wghuni5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I gave up, and then a miracle!...As a last resort I had an occipital nerve block. Bingo! The next day after the block was surreal. No headache, not even a little one.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
You Don't Look Sick...No preventative medications we have tried have worked, and I have had five rounds of Botox, an SPG nerve block, and an occipital nerve block... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
No Longer a Stranger...I had an occipital nerve block. Considered a rhizotomy (I would have gladly accepted having half of my face numb).... By Rebecca4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nerve Block vs Botox...Does anyone get nerve block for occipital neuralgia? Or at all? Is it every 6 weeks for ON treatment?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
C2 Nerve Block...And, I am curious to hear others' experiences with C2 nerve blocks. I have had Occipital and Supraorbital nerve blocks....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesSurgery
What Has Worked For Me...She started me on occipital nerve blocks every 6 weeks and Botox every 12 weeks. Along with Candesartan 12mg daily....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Caught Between a Rock & Hard Place...The occipital nerve is a problem--it feeds the chronic migraines and occipital pain.... By lorib3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Migraine Surgeon Gave Me My Life Back...He recommended decompression/neuroplasty of the greater occipital, lesser occipital, and third occipital nerves.... By dtherese32 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Anyone Tell Me About Occipital Neuralgia?...Is Nerve Block better? Ty!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Occipital Neuralgia...I've had over 24 nerve block injections, 4 botox treatments, 2 sphenocath treatments, and been through multiple medications....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
Pain Psychology to treat chronic migraines?...Currently, I am receiving nerve block injections in the back of my head and in my face and temples to alleviate the pain to no avail....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Migraine Devices...The wearable device stimulates 6 branches of the occipital and trigeminal nerves. It is worn as a visor or band that fits around the entire head.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
