Occipital Neuralgia
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Occipital Neuralgia Treatment
Treatment for occipital neuralgia includes:
Cold compresses
Warm compresses
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Surgery for occipital neuralgia:
For severe cases
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008
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Occipital Neuralgia References:
Ashkenazi A, Levin M. Three common neuralgias. How to manage trigeminal, occipital, and postherpetic pain. Postgrad Med. 2004 Sep;116(3):16-8, 21-4, 31-2 passim.
Martelletti P, van Suijlekom H. Cervicogenic headache: practical approaches to therapy. CNS Drugs. 2004;18(12):793-805.
