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Occipital neuralgia typically causes piercing, throbbing pain, or sensations that feel like electric shocks. The pain is usually concentrated in specific areas: the back of the head, upper neck, and behind the ears. Sometimes the pain can extend behind the eyes. Most often, people experience these symptoms on just one side Show Full Answer

Occipital neuralgia typically causes piercing, throbbing pain, or sensations that feel like electric shocks. The pain is usually concentrated in specific areas: the back of the head, upper neck, and behind the ears. Sometimes the pain can extend behind the eyes. Most often, people experience these symptoms on just one side of their head. While the search results don't specifically address sound and balance sensitivity with occipital neuralgia, these symptoms can overlap with migraine symptoms. If you're experiencing multiple neurological symptoms along with your head pain, it's important to work with your healthcare provider to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

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