This is the very best explanation of Occipital Neuralgia that I've EVER seen! I'm a part time Florist. When my Occipital muscles get inflammation I have to massage my neck with Oxy Rub. I was able to stop the Headache this morning. The back of my neck is still very tender and sore to the touch, but The Headache is gone, for now in any case. My brother recommended some kind of Lazar surgery? My Chiropractor who diagnosed this problem used Acupuncture, which almost always seemed to stop the pain for a while. Sometimes I'd have to go back for more Acupuncture. I'd go see him on a Tuesday and Thursday. Or Once a Week. I was lucky enough that he accepted my Caresource Health insurance. I live in Cincinnati Ohio, but I plan on Moving to South Florida in the next year or two. Most Likely Palm Beach County
Thanks for sharing your story Glenn. Acupuncture and adjustments can sometimes help individuals. We do not have an office in Palm Beach but we do see patients from all over and would love to get you in for a consult when you are down here! Take care and God bless you!
I am seeing a chiropractor regularly to have my cervical curve corrected. I have had 2 consucussions with severe whiplash. I absolutely have cervical instability. Your videos and literature describe my life. After seeing many doctors I am shocked how none of them could help me. My pain is definitely occipital and trigeminal nerve pain which causes severe eye and neck pain. I am better with the chiropractor visits and receiving prolotherapy from a PA that attended some of the schooling that Dr Hauser is associated with. I received a ocipital nerve block and the pain is pretty much gone and I am shocked at how much it helped. I no longer take the emgality or any of the migraine medications i took for many years. I have heard mention of occipital or trigeminal nerve oblations. My question is what does your clinic think of the oblations? I know I will continue with the prolotherapy but are the oblations a good idea in conjunction with the continued prolotherapy?
If they just do nerve blocks & not nerve cutting I was told since I've had nerve steroids injections it would help well that was a joke my symptoms are so severe mind needs cut & burned for better lasting relief cause nerves can grow back, & you just have to go back in for injections so I definitely want mine cut & pray my chronic symptoms will not return cause this suffering is & does destroy people's lives & it's no fun at all living under these conditions.
This exactly what im goin through now ! Had trigger point injections , occipital injection, facet joint injections , epidurls, an no relief. Was diagnosed with occipital neuralgia last summer. Severe upper cervical instability with ridculopathy down the left arm. Base of the skull tightness is unbearable, im in a vista collar 😢 seen a more drs than i cared to. I need help badd! Qualify of life is poor, im just existing
SAME! Docs want to do another deep occipital nerve block at the end of the month but I don’t want any more shots in the head. They don’t work for me. Left sided migraines easily triggered by sitting and laying down daily. Just so tired. Haven’t found a good doc yet.
I tried anti-inflammatory diet and plenty of lukewarm water on empty stomach and that helped immensely. This by recommendation of my rheumatologist. She told me if it helps people with severe Lupus or RA, it will help you. Anything that irritates your stomach will affect your immune system and your nervous system and that includes any inflamated nerve or muscle or vertebrate. Calming down your nervous system also important (sun baths, saunas, walking in grass, deep/relaxing breathing ). Good mattress, good sketchers shoes, eating and sleeping on time, good ergonomic sofa chair to seat on. Also in car.
This is what I've been going through for year's it's so horrible & very painful. Numbness, tingling, burning, itching. I've had facet injections that didn't help at all! Me & my family doctor have & still trying to find a doctor to burn my nerves not just numb them my symptoms are so bad my mouth burns, I've been & still have to have toradol injections every month. It makes you feel like your nerves are going out of control it makes me nauseous, can't handle the way my head & neck feels makes my anxiety go through the roof, this pain is unbearable & people like us deserve treated right it's not in our heads the physicians don't know how we feel inside. There has to be a solution if they cut these nerves & burn them it's a known fact it's helping people why can't i get help suffering every day is not fun to live like this if anyone knows where & who does surgeries for nerve cutting & burning please notify me please I'm depressed & desperate for a cure or stop this pain it's too much!
@@cosmicstardust7772 sorry my notifications weren’t on.. didn’t even realize. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with that! Medication 💊 only take off the edge and wants to take it anyway! Keep searching and pushing whoever & whatever to get better! Trust me it’s literally torture with dull agony!
This looks incredible!!! People watching this should try what my rheumatologist recommended. Anti inflammatory diet (no sugar, grains nor dairy, no junk or fried food or food with preserves or hot peppers, chocolate). Neither cabbage or other inflammatory veggies. Little or not citrus fruits. Basically veg bassed diet with protein, healthy carbs, water no black tea or coffee. No caffeinated drinks nor carbonated drinks. No artificial sweeteners. Not even stevia or agave honey it is highly pricessed. Only some raw brown or sugar or real honey. Control your weight. Sleep and eat in time. Stress management. Eat healthy, nutritious. Vitamins. Plenty of water, neither very hor nor cold water. Lukewarm water 30 minutes before any med or breakfast. Grounding, breathing exercises, prayer, sun baths, sauna, relaxing/spiritual music. Sketchers shoes, good matress, good sofa chair. Proper stretching and posture. Anything that irritates you or your stomach irritates your nerves your immune and nervous system and your whole body. So good food starts in your mind, heart, soul.
Dr. can we have this condition without any pain in the neck or adjoining area? I don’t have pain. But I do have stiffness in the neck and back of the skull feels numb (like blood is not reaching the brain). Dizziness, Numbness & Weakness in the limbs, Rapid HeartRate and tremors just by lifting a little while in the gym, vision disturbances. My MRI shows loss of cervical and lumbar lordosis.
I'm waiting for my neurosurgeon consult, but through an angiogram up a head and neck, they found that my styloid is compressing my internal jugular (and probably vagus nerve) almost fully in a somewhat neutral position. I am also getting extreme occipital neck pain that I've gone through nerve block injections the past several months. Could this styloid compression between the styloid and the C1 be causing any of that occipital pain? I know you said the C2 nerve was involved in occipital related pain, but just curious if this compression could involve that same nerve as well? Thanks for the great video!!
I have straight neck and haven't considered some things I've been dealing with, such as swelling under the occipital bone, vertigo and vibration etc., were connected to my cervical issues. I've had one cortisone shot in my neck, but it only helped a little for a short time. I think I need to do some therapy on myself to help the curve. So glad I found this channel. 😊
@@marykitchens7976I was also diagnosed with a pin straight neck. I have been to 8 months of doctors, specialists, surgeons, massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, Lyme disease tests, bloodwork, MRI, Xrays, injections in my hands... After getting a second nerve conduction test today, on my way out the door, I mentioned how a muscle pinch in the base of my skull, makes me nauseas and feels tight all the time, and he told me it was probably this. Now I'm mad. 8 months of "Idk, maybe you need a therapist to talk to, we checked everything else already."
My eldest son has lived with this for over two years now. Recently, he's been having a numbness down his right arm and leg, when his pain gets bad, but it also seems to coincide with gut issues. 🤦♀️ According to one of the charts Dr. H showed, this could be an issue with more than just c1 and c2? 🤔
@@tristanmillsaps8161No, no reply to this message. They are usually pretty good at replying to posts, but must have missed mine. Obviously, they can't diagnose without examining you. I have emailed them and chatted with them about an appointment. They are very kind. I hope you find some help.
I still havent gone to a doctor because i couldnt find time yet i will probably on tuesday but since i am already a med student and i have no patience on diagnosing myself i have diagnosed myself with occipital neuralgia after reading all the comments here and there of people having it i just wish i have made a mistake and i have something else.. yall made it look like hell and incured.. i feel like someone who just knew they have cancer now.. i am just 24 and always was scared of diseases i am so bad at accepting that this could stick with me for the rest of my life 😢 i hope a god miracle happens to cure me.. so it all started last night when i had this pain it’s like an electric shock pain radiates from under the ear/low jaws to my scalp sometimes it’s tooo intene sometimes less intense but happens every few seconds the whole time… since last night till right now.. i tried the heating pads they are a relief but once i take em off the pain is back so this is no solution… i cant focus in class like before or in anything pretty much this is a pure distraction.. i feel so bad … and yea i think it happened because i had an acne in that area and i tried to squeeze it which ofc didnt work but the area there is very sensitive and i probably damaged the nerve somehow.. still not sure if that was the cause because it hurt and tge pain started two hours almost after that.. how can such a very stupid act lead me to this hell.. all my faith is now in god! And best luck everyone i hope you all get better ❤
@@zeburosy3175 all the symptoms disappeared alone after a week or so.. idk why and how probably that wasnt what i thought.. i am so happy tho i prayed so much to god and here i am ❤️
Extremely interesting! Our son had a broken dens between C2 and C1. I think it was OS dens endotedeium, or something like that.He had surgery for this in Hamilton Ontario Canada a few years ago by an experienced surgeon. Your diagrams and explanation of this area is helping me understand things.
@@z2001lhcjer hi... Nope not yet, think it's my sinuses or could be some compression on something in my neck. Will be going for some turbinate reduction surgery and botox injections to see if it can help
I was in a car accident in 2012. As time progressed, so has occipital neuralgia. I can't function or live without medication right now, or I would be in debilitating pain 24/7. It feels like torture. Reclining, resting my head is not an option currently. I live in TX and am seriously considering flying out to FL for treatment. Perhaps we will call and see if it's even a possibility. How long would I need to be out there etc... idk... but I know I need real help that works
Thanks for reaching out - we are so sorry to hear about this! It ultimately depends on the severity of your instability. Most of our patients need about 9 treatments to the neck. We ask that you wait no more than 6 weeks in between treatments so it also is what is best for your family. Please give us a call! Someone from our clinical team can learn more about your case and answer any questions you may have about traveling to our office!
I'd like you to be my doc cuz I like 💛.. I have occipital neurologia..I think it's because if my hydrocephalus..the VP shunt was too tight and had multiple surgeries ten so far.. it's nuts painful 😣
I have this problem but im scammed by a money minded phsyciatrist..he told me nah u have panic and anxiety disorder...😢..but i know my occipital nerve is damaged...pls let me know can occipital nurelgia can cause extreme anxiety and panic attacks😢😢😢😢
Yes, many of our neck center patients have symptoms related to anxiety, depression, panic, and other mental symptoms that they did not have before and they are not normally anxious, depressed, etc... but cervical instability was the contributing factor in their constellation of symptoms. Hope you get to the bottom of your symptoms and resolve the issue. If you would like to talk with our team about your case, you're welcome to reach out to us directly. Take care
Hey dr hauser , have you had a case where a patient had a slight eye misalignment (right eye higher) accompanied with all the symptoms migraine dizzy right side tightness neck back temples....etc?
I have the exact same thing and a whole lot of other symptoms, have you had any luck, I'm about to go and se my doc but unfortunately i'm in Australia and theres not many places that have a DMXray
Idk what it is for sure but I’m thinking it’s a cranial issue . Check or research that cuz if there is a cranial misalignment it could be the issue. I’m about to get that checked out
Dr. Hauser! Thank you for another wonderful explanation of the etiology of what occipital neuralgia can do to a person. You give so many so much hope!!
Hi there! Could ON cause pressure to build up in the ears? Along with ON symptoms, I feel a constant build up of pressure in my ears that stays for some time and only relieves itself after awhile. It’s stopping me in my tracks, a weird sensation when I’m out at the store like dizziness, faintness, headache, nausea and ear pressure! It makes me nervous I’ll faint or something
This is a great question! It could be an option however, a great place to start is to understand and diagnose the reasoning for the occipital neuralgia, is it caused by cervical instability or something else? From there a better decision can be made! We do have an article on our website in regard to ozone treatments if you'd like to take a look! caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/prolozone/
How many prolozone injections would be needed to treat this for good? I’m currently on my 5th treatment. It hasn’t completely cured it but I feel some relief. I see in one of your videos you say 4-5. Does this mean this treatment isn’t working for me ? Or I should have more. Thanks
This is a great question - It really depends on the severity of your instability. We cannot say if we aren’t the ones treated, there are many factors that could go into this like where it is being injections, etc.
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy Thanks for your reply. I have had 4 in the back of my head and one in my shoulder area. I’m hoping a few more will solve it. It has caused me severe pain. I currently also get Botox once every 3 months which helps a lot but wears off after the 2 month.
That patient looks like me… C3-C6 fusion with these symptoms you’re speaking of along with dizziness, blurred vision occasionally and head pressure and tightness in the rear neck when excited and a constant throbbing in the top of the head and neck area.
We are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing these symptoms. We have a lot of great research and resources on our website if you'd like to take a look www.caringmedical.com. We would love to hear more about your case - we think you would benefit from coming in so that you could get a diagnosis! We hope to hear from you soon.
Accidently came by this video and im not sure if this is one of the things im dealing with.. I had a concussion where i got hit in the back of my head but to the top of it. I tend to stretch my neck forward like having a computer-neck posture I have had like both neck pain and tightness while also a feel og tightness to my skull and a fell like electronic or shock suddenly releasing.. like a tightness in the back of my head (can have buzzing sounds and stuff) that tightness can like build up and then i feel like a pressure while the noise stops and the feel of an electric wave or something releases while im hearing a high tone and i get kinda Dizzy.. Then im not sure if its the electric wave or my anxiety that makes my chest muscles tighten up.. Im not sure if it could be Occipital neuralgia.. I have seen several doctors none of them could come up with a possible reason.. only things ive heard is "it dosnt sound serious.. im not concerned about that" And "maybe some neck/shoulder tightness or something from your concussion still affecting you" ??
Is this likely to be occipital neuralgia or another type of migraine? A tight aching neck and kind of prickly/fizzy/sunburn feeling at the base of the skull, like you’ve brushed your hair too hard or have brain freeze. This can creep up the back of the head, over the top & into the temples but mainly stays at the base of the skull. It gets steadily worse and starts to throb at the occipital bone & turn into a squeezing pressure headache. Sumatriptan makes it worse. After a few days of this, I get the most severe nausea that can last up to 2 weeks. I’m also fatigued, weak, loose bowels and can’t stomach food. I don’t have the electric shooting pains or eye pain often described with occipital neuralgia. The extreme nausea is the worst part of it for me because no anti-emetics touch it.
I am sorry I get it. Being there. There are exercises and chiropractic therapy that does help and good posture, and sleeping and eating on time and diet!!! Anti inflammatory diet is great. No refined sugar or grains, no dairy. No processed food. No chemicals. No chocolate, hot peppers. No inflammatory veggies. Plenty of Lukewarm water, on empty stomach, don't drink it, chew it. Wait 30 min.
I see a neurologist she tried nerve block injections and Botox. There temporary solutions to me. The specialist I saw recommended her to me. What kind of doctor do I need to see I can’t lay down on the base of my skull when I awake in the morning I’m so much pain. Please give me some advice. Thank you
I have military service related injuries to my neck and spine, and for the past several years have experienced this. Not knowing what it was i just blew it off as a strange headache, but recently this has become more severe. Im currently on hour 72-ish of non-stop stabbing pain behind the ear, every 30 seconds. Cant sleep, and my work is suffering. VA doctor doesnt seem to know anything about this and kind of blew it off. I need to see a specialist who understands this intimately and can speak to it. Can I make an appointment to see you for diagnosis?
We are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. We understand how debilitating symptoms can be with chronic pain. We would absolutely love to see you in our office. You can reach out to us directly at info@caringmedical.com or call 239-308-4773 and someone from our amazing clinical team can learn more about your case and help you get scheduled!
I am recently having this issue. 1. Stop using mobile even fr 5 min can worsen situation and use desktop at eye distance. I only use phone while laying down bed. 2. Neck 20 mins excercise twice a day and neck movement after evry 20 mins if you are working. 3. Use castor oil in lower downs inflammation. 4. Take anti flammatory diet n seeds like flakeseed or turmeric. 5. Avoid sugar n soda n alcohol. Strangely after covid there is lot of inflammation happening in body. I had long inflammation in stomach last year i did used castor oil stomach belt, had avoid many food items that can cause any inflammation and i am in control. I am suffering now with head pain condition bt i will not give up, i know we all can control this with some steps.
You are totally on the right track! Lifestyle changes can make a huge difference in health and your curve! Wishing you the best on your healing journey!
We are not a Medicare or Medicaid provider and claims for services received here cannot be sent to Medicare or Medicaid. We understand that this may be disappointing for patients to hear at first, but once you experience the difference in the quality of care and comprehensiveness of the treatment technique, it is easier to understand. Since Medicare/Medicaid have determined that they will not cover Regenerative Medicine services, including Prolotherapy, Caring Medical cannot be part of this system.
Thank you very much Docor for this awesome video. I hope someday I can visit your consultation. Cheers and God bless you bountifully. David from Adelaide South Australia
I've gone to multiple doctors and done MRI and they all tell me that instability is unlikely but they also don't have a diagnosis. I'm suffering for years and nobody can help me so far
We are so sorry to hear this. Most of the patients we see have similar stories and are told that they cannot find anything wrong. We would love to help get you a diagnosis - give us a call!
We cannot make referrals to other providers - especially if we have not yet seen the patient and have conducted our own testing. We can recommend that you do some research and find a Prolotherapy provider who specializes in your area of concern. If you find that you are able to travel to FL, we would love to get you in for a consult. Wishing all the best in your healing!
You make all the doctors I’ve seen look stupid. Thank you. This is exactly what I have but it took years to figure out with being to at least 5 spine doctors. Unreal. Thousands of migraines. Instead they just wanted to shut me up and stick me on a ton of meds and prednisone. Really? Prednisone? Thank you thank you thank you for making this video. You are Awesome! ♥️🙏
We are sorry to hear this - we are praying that you can find someone who will listen! Remember that you are your biggest advocate, keep fighting for yourself!
We are so sorry to hear this, it is amazing that you are researching alternative treatment options though. Don’t give up hope and continue to advocate for yourself! We know that travel is not feasible for all but we pray that we can see you in our office someday! God bless you.
I’ve got to find a way to come see you ! I’ve been watching ALOT if your videos which has helped me figure out what’s going on where SEVERAL doctors have no clue . . I’ve been dealing with this CCI since September . I’ve had Ct scans X-rays and MRI & MRA & MRV next I’m going for ultrasound on my carotid arteries Of course they found nothing . This all started with Eustachian tube dysfunction in sept I’ve got it all . Swelled tonsil on the right , right ear fullness , deviated tonsil on the The right , tonsil stones , Rice Krispie sounds in my neck , lordosis , stenosis , spots In my vision , inner ears popping , blurred vision , heavy head , I could be here all day Your office would have it all figured out easily . I also have severe c 567 compression . Now I know I need that certain digital motion X-ray , a sitting MRI flexion extension All of this that these docs should already know . Thank you for all you do . I’ve got a compression somewhere .
36 yo pharmacist here. have had a headache for approx 15 months. all day, ever day. it started one day at work, has never really went away. always same spot, right side of head/face. sometimes feels behind the eye, sometimes right sight of skull, sometimes right eyebrow, like the nerve itself almost *in* my brow. extremely frustrating and depressing. also have neck pain on right side. back of neck and in the muscle in front right neck, when i move neck side to side or back. i used to hold phone clamped on shoulder, also stared down at computer screen. maybe that caused it (as i said i was at work when all of a sudden the headache came on - i remember it quite clearly.) just stumbled across this page and will certainly look more into it. things like travel and cost go thru my mind tho, as i have my 3rd child under 3 years old due in a couple months.
Hang in there! We are so glad you are doing your own research on your symptoms and potential options to get answers on how to resolve your symptoms. We know it can be challenging and frustrating to handle longterm symptoms. Hope to meet you in person in the future. Wishing you all the best in healing!
Hello JesusTheMightyGodMinistries, our offices are located in Fort Myers FL and we are accepting new patients! If you are able to travel you are more than welcome to contact our office directly for us to take a deeper look at your case, with the possibility of you becoming a patient. Praying that you can find some answers!
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy Can you be Specific. Worsen the Instability ? Occipital Otaput. Lift sure helps if done right .I'm going to ask my Naturpathic Doctor today on this ProloTherapy.. on the C2 Nerve.
hi, a lot of physicians say hydrodisections are useless because the body just reabsorbs the solution that was injected around the nerve causing the compression to return. This makes sense to me as any solution injected would not stay around a nerve indefinitely separating the tight muscle fascia forever. are you able to share some thoughts on this ?
We have an article on this topic if you'd like to learn more - hydrodissection has the potential to regenerate the nerves. caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/hydrodissection-cervical-plexus-auricular-temporal-nerve/
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy I did read this article before but it doesn’t awnser the question I previously asked. I understand hydrodisection has the ability to heal the nerve but how can it indefinitely keep off the compression that’s causing the neuralgia ?
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy as suspected…… radio silence to a very simple question I asked. All providers I asked this question to who offer hydrodisection can never awnser this question which makes me skeptical. Let that be a testament to anyone who reads this that’s going to spend thousands of dollars on such treatments. I can’t see any good evidence that this will work long term for occipital neuralgia as the evidence is little to none.
Unfortunately his procedures are $10,000+ it’s a rough combination of suffering and not having these type of funds handy because we have exhausted our funds on medical visits for months.
