Treatments for Occipital Neuralgia

Treatment list for Occipital Neuralgia: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Occipital Neuralgia includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Symptomatic
• Massage
• Rest
• Antidepressants
• Local nerve blocks
• Steroid injections

Treatments of Occipital Neuralgia discussion: Treatment is generally symptomatic and includes massage and rest. In some cases, antidepressants may be used when the pain is particularly severe. Other treatments may include local nerve blocks and injections of steroids directly into the affected area. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Occipital Neuralgia Information Page: NINDS

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