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Occipital Neuralgia Home Care
Home care for occipital neuralgia includes:
  • Avoid activities that trigger occipital neuralgia.
  • Try cold compresses: Images
    • Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Try warm compresses:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours.
  • Try massage therapy for occipital neuralgia.
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain: Images
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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