A guide for occipital neuralgia patients

A guide for occipital neuralgia patients

Giorgio Pietramaggiori, MD, PhD and Saja Scherer, MD, from the Global Medical Institute, help us to understand occipital neuralgia in this detailed patient guide. Migraines are a heterogeneous cluster of diseases with the common denominator of headaches. Accompanying symptoms, such as nausea, visual disturbances, malaise, and extreme fatigue, can be as handicapping as the headaches themselves. Among migraines, occipital neuralgia stands as a condition that can significantly disrupt daily life for those afflicted. Occipital neuralgia is characterised by constant pain and pressure in the back of the head. It also manifests with intense, piercing irradiations in the posterior scalp, sometimes felt through the eyes. While its name might sound daunting, gaining a comprehensive understanding of occipital neuralgia is essential for both patients and non-affected individuals.