Lyrica and occipital neuralgia

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916637 tn?1249823524 Oro and was relieved that my Cine MRI was normal, but, I do not have Occipital Neuralgia. I put on 13 pounds taking Lyrica and have not yet taken the weight off. Anyway, my question is - If you have Chiari Malformation and your CINE MRI is normal - Can you still have Chiari headaches, dizziness and neck pain? I feel like I am back in the same place where I started, headaches, neck pain and dizziness but do not have anywhere to turn. Thanks to anyone who can reply.
Avatar n tn side of my face tingles, mynose lip and teeth go numb,too. In addition, I have Cervicogenic Headaches and Occipital neuralgia, Debilitating Pain that radiates from the base of my skull, to my forehead and behind my R. eye. I need a surgery called Occipital Nerve Decompression, featured on "Good Morning America", but not covered by my Insurance. I'm trying to spread awareness to help others and hopefully fund more research/clinical trials.
Avatar f tn It sounds, like your description, to be 'occipital neuralgia'-- a condition where the nerves to the scalp are irritated, causing pain in all parts of the head except the face. The nerves can be pinched at the spine, or by the muscles that attach to the base of the skull-- or sometimes the nerves are irritated for reasons that remain unknown. The condition is treated with medication like Lyrica or gabapentin, or sometimes with nerve blocks containing local anesthetic and steroids.
Avatar n tn Differentials for your case will be a cervicogenic headache, a migraine headache without aura and occipital neuralgia. Occipital neuralgia presents with severe pain usually at the back of the head.This type of headache is usually associated with a previous history of trauma.You may discuss this with your physician. Nerve blocks were shown to have given a degree of relief for severe cases. Some nerve blocks may offer relief for months.
Avatar f tn the Lyrica has helped take the edge off but I still have headaches almost daily and they tend to put me in bed. I went to a neurlogist and when she heard that the lyrica helped some she said she would see me in 6 months. That was it. Does anyone have any idea what else I can try to find out what is causing these headaches?!
Avatar f tn My neurologist prescribed Trazadone 50 mg to take at night to help with sleep. I'm being treated for occipital neuralgia and the pain is very annoying and I can't concentrate on anything or feel relaxed because of this. I've been waking up with a headache for the last 3 weeks and getting really sick of it! Can the Trazadone be taken during the day as well? or is it a sleeping medicine? Anybody on it?
Avatar f tn steroid infusions have helped me with TN and occipital neuralgia. I take lyrica (300 mg) and gabapentin (900 mg) both, with percocet for breakthrough pain. I'm also exploring acupuncture as a treatment, though this is very new. My biggest problem with the anti-seizure drugs is that I feel like my body acclimates to them pretty quickly, so I'm constantly upping the dosage. Sorry to hear about your pain. I know how you feel.
Avatar n tn The pain of occipital neuralgia begins in the neck and spreads upwards to scalp, forehead, and behind the eyes. The pain is due to irritation or injury of nerves, pinching of nerves by tight neck muscles, compression of nerves as it leaves the spine secondary to osteoarthritis or tumors in the neck. Local inflammation or infection, gout, diabetes etc.
Avatar f tn Yeah, I have chronic occipital neuralgia - severe daily headaches, worsened by exposure to cold air or stress. I'll ask him about the Lyrica next time.
Avatar f tn I also have an left eyelid twitch that comes and goes over the course of the day and a heel that keeps tightening up and relaxing of its own accord. Tingling hands and arms as well off and on. I also have (apparently) severe sleep apnea. But the symptom that is most problematic at the moment is difficulty going from sitting to walking - my hip flexors are tightening up so badly that I hobble around for a good few minutes before I can get going.
324184 tn?1308076203 tried to diagnose it initially as Occipital Neuralgia but it surpasses the occipital region. They know that it is nerve related but have no idea what is causing it. It happens from the time I wake up until the time I go to sleep (I've learned to cope as best as possible) but it effects my daily life as I'm sure you can imagine.
405614 tn?1329144114 I've experienced Trigeminal Neuralgia on and off for years, the atypical sort mostly, with some real zaps and zings and extended pains that made me whimper. Now that the headaches are gone, I can write and ask about them. A couple weeks ago, I started having some truly horrible headaches, nothing like the few migraines I've had in the past. I had no more than my usual stuffiness caused by allergies and side effects from Avonex, so it didn't seem to be a sinus headache.
Avatar m tn I suffer from constant pain - pain specialists here have tried injections - burning the nerve, botox and every possible drug - Lyrica, indomethacin, neurontin, dilantin, elavil - opiates make it worse (trileptal was the only one that helped but lowered my sodium to 118 within 48 hours at just 300 mgs a day) 3 neurologists have suggested just living life out on klonopin but i refuse (high gaba covers the pain - ironic - depakote and tomomax make it worse.
Avatar f tn Sounds like occipital neuralgia. As far as the an ear turning red and feeling hot on one side, it is a common complaint of people with fibromyalgia and CFS. I have no idea why, but it is a commonly reported symptom.
1929539 tn?1327250432 One of the most common pains, similar to the headache seen in the Chiari malformation, is occipital neuralgia. The occipital nerves originate from cervical nerves in the upper neck and run in the scalp in the back of the head. The nerves can become compressed or injured and cause a number of symptoms. Symptoms Persons with occipital neuralgia often note a prolonged ache or feeling of tightness in the back of the head.
Avatar f tn Sounds a lot like the pain I've had. I think it's TN and occipital neuralgia. I've also had what I think was a very mild case of ON and the pain was really different--right behind my eye and it hurt with movement. What you're describing really does sound like TN and Occipital N to me. The only things that have helped were IV steroids followed by titrating up on neurontin (I've since switched to Lyrica, but they both work well).
Avatar f tn I've had TN and severe headaches (occipital neuralgia, I think) for the past year. I've had it mostly under control with gabapentin, but to avoid side effects, I was taking it 6 x/day, which was a bit of an irritation. My dr. switched me to lyrica (50 mg 3x/day)and initially the pain mgmt was even better than with the gabapentin. Since this weekend I've been having a huge worsening in the pain level.
Avatar f tn I looked around and found out about Occipital Neuralgia and applied heat (via heating pad) to the right occipital area and it cured my problem! I think I must have done something to that muscle/nerve area when I was lifting weights that morning.
1823499 tn?1370090289 •Aching, burning, and throbbing pain that typically starts at the base of the head and radiates to the scalp •Pain on one or both sides of the head •Pain behind the eye •Sensitivity to light •Tender scalp •Pain when moving the neck
Avatar f tn it is good you have a proper diagnosis now and that now you know it is occipital neuralgia. Now that you know it is occipital neuralgia, you can treat it properly. I'm not a doctor or a medical professional of any kind. So please make sure to check any information that I give you with your doctor. Also, I personally think it is best to see a neurologist or a headache specialist if you are suffering from unresolved headache pain. The type of shot you received was a nerve block.
Avatar f tn I must admit that I do not possess personal knowledge of pain and treatment of occipital neuralgia. If I understand it correctly it can be a vicious cycle of pain and spasms that originate in the sub-occipital area of the skull. I agree with Jeric's suggestion regarding a implantation of the stimulator. If your current physician/neuro is not willing to do so or at the very least he offers no alternatives it is time to look elsewhere.
Avatar f tn I've had a huge worsening of the trigeminal neuralgia and occipital neuralgia (zaps and pain in the back of my head and scalp). At times it's just been a continuous series of zaps, they don't last too long, but there will be one after another for 10-15 minutes (or maybe it just seems that long). Then there's the pain in my teeth and jaw, behind my eye, and *ohhh* did I mention the back of my head??? Each "zap" feels like I fell and cracked my head on the cement!
739070 tn?1338603402 I was diagnosed with a combination of Occipital Neuralgia and idiopathic Myoclonus in 2011, and under watch for increasing symptoms of MS. The Occipital Neuralgia is essentially continuous and began in 2008 (I was 38 years old). The severity of the pain ranges: I have many good days, and some bad days. Good days = low, dull pain extending from behind the ear and wrapping up around the skull to a point behind the eyes.
215220 tn?1191456864 t have glassopharyngeal neuralgia, but I do have trigeminal neuralgia and occipital neuralgia (or what I think it occipital neuralgia--the sx fit exactly). Both came on around the same time that was the start of this current "flare" (I'm un-dx). Having a killer headache with TN was pretty crappy. Luckily neurontin seems to be helping both problems. Can you call a doctor for a script for the pain w/o going in?
Avatar f tn I am a 51 year old woman suffering from vagal glossopharyngeaal neuralgia (its much like Trigeminal Neuralgia but much less common. The pain comes from irritation of the 9th and 10th cranial nerves) My pain has become nearly constant and spikes whenever I am talking, eating, riding in a car. Neurotin, Tegratal, and Lyrica do not help. I have seen four neurosurgeons. The concensus seems to be that I need skull base surgery to cut the 9th nerve and a couple strands of the 10th.