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Do You Get Occipital Nerve Blocks? How Long To Take Effect? How Long Do They Last? How Often Are You Allowed To Get Them?
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posted November 6, 2016
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Yes I get them. The Effect is pretty immediate. Only last a couple weeks tops for me. It keeps it bearable for 2 weeksish. I get them every other week. They hurt like hell especially if you get them in you forehead and eyebrows. Nothing else even touches mine so the little relief I get is worth it right now.

posted November 6, 2016
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It's called occipital nerve ablation. I am hoping it works because we are running out of options

posted December 27, 2016
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Diane what is this procedure?

posted December 27, 2016
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I don't mind getting them... I felt they were less painful then Botox. And I leave feeling great unfortunately they only last 2-5 days for me...I still appreciate the break. Once insurance approves it they will be making holes on the occipital nerve sheath that's suppose to help for up to 2 years

posted December 13, 2016
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I've had quite a few especially in my neck. I have a lot of pain and muscle stiffness due to the daily headaches. The blocks work well for my neck. Some have even reduced my neck pain by about 60% for four to six months at a time. My dr does the blocks one side at a time at a surgery center under anesthesia. I can't imagine being awake. And I just had one to get rid of a month long cluster headache. I have had a few that didn't work. Unfortunately if this happens my headache pain soars. Nothing like having a headache and having someone stick a needle in an area thats already hurting. They haven't helped my daily migraines much but it's really great to even eliminate some of the side effect pain. Hope this helps!

posted November 7, 2016

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