Occipital
The occipital nerves are two pairs of nerves that originate in the area of the second and third vertebrae of the neck. While most people's nerve roots originate in similar places on the spine, cadaver studies show a wide variety of differences between individuals as to the...
New information from the American Headache Society Conference: The use of occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) for the prevention of... Read more »
Full Question: I was recently diagnosed with occipital neuralgia. The headaches and nausea are constant, sleep is unheard of and my eyes... Read more »
Full Question: I have just been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia. I have been a headache sufferer for almost 50 years. I have been... Read more »
Full Question:After being a headache sufferer for over 40 years, I have just been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia. I have been treated... Read more »
Full Question:I have a 25+ year history of migraines which have developed into daily chronic migraines. I have tried most medications with... Read more »
The use of occipital nerve stimulation (ONS) for the prevention of Migraines and headaches is in clinical trials and has been of great interest to... Read more »
This is a study to gather data about the use of occipital nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic migraine headache. This national study is... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
Goals of Treatment of Migraine HeadacheThe goals of treatment for people with migraine headaches include: Reduce the frequency, severity, and... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cluster Headache
Goals of Treatment for Cluster HeadachesThe goals of treatment for cluster headache include: Control of pain in acute attacks Prevention of... Read more »
If you've tried everything from medication to meditation to stop your chronic headaches, but to no effect, experts say you or your doctor may be... Read more »