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Occipital Neuralgia...

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Mary123123
Mary123123

Has anyone ever had Occipital Neuralgia as a result of the MVD surgery for TN? I had my surgery on 1/23/17 and now have been diagnosed as having Occipital Neuralgia which causes pain and burning at the back of my head. Ugh the TN pain was gone immediately after the surgery but now I'm dealing with this. I tried accupuncture and physical therapy which didn't provide any relief. Yesterday I got a nerve block in the Greater and Lesser Occipital nerves and it is already wearing off. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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  • deb5678
    deb5678 Mary123123

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    I had Gamma Knife and my right occipital is hurting from a bleed out thru a small vein 

    I found Botox for my TMJ helped it by 

    Having trigger points at crows feet 

    Of the eyes 

    There is a Trigemental nerve for O. And TMJ 

    Hopefully 

    This well help

  • maryam20950
    maryam20950 Mary123123

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    Yes, I have this pain. I've got that 20 years ago with MVD, AND nothing help me, after the surgery my first pain I mean TN's pain in my face got worse and I found occipital Neuralgia too. 

    I have done an occipital nerve block, acupuncture, meditation therapy, every thing that The Doctors told me. 

    now, I dealt with them and I do not want to think about any surgery, just taking medication. WITH ALL THESE Medications, I STILL HAVE CONSTANT PAIN BUT LESSER.  I just used to it, but I hope yours be different from me and you get better. best wishes and GOOD LUCK. 

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