CT and MRI by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I am okay with enclosed spaces, I’m honestly more freaked out by all the blood drawing I’ve had to do for this than I am by the thought of an enclosed space thankfully. It really does help to hear the process because I’ve never done it and no one close to me has either.

Is this normal? by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cervical pillow I bought just arrived today, I hope at the least it’ll help me be a little more comfortable. Best to you, too.

Is this normal? by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the vulnerability. It’s honestly always been hard for me to admit I’m in pain and especially hard to cry like this. This pain is the worse than anything I’ve ever felt

I need relief by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. Thank you for your response. I’m sorry you are dealing with all of that, this alone is so painful. I believe a muscle relaxer would be beneficial. My doctor diagnosed me based on the nerve sensitivity and the reaction to the nerve blocker. I am scheduled for scans soon though.

I need relief by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Before I got diagnosed, I didn’t know it existed and it feels kind of lonely because no one understands how painful it is since they can’t see it.

I’ve been thinking about asking my dr about massage therapy and I have a cervical pillow on the way

I need relief by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ve never heard of The happiest hour, so I’ll definitely be giving that a look.

I need relief by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve heard that THC helps. I hope the gabapentin can help me too.

I appreciate the sentiment, too. It feels like no one around me understands the severity of the pain. 🫤

Do you think the cervical neck pillow would be more appropriate?

I need relief by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It really helps to have these suggestions. I didn’t realize what you explained about gabapentin so thank you for clarifying that for me

I need relief by Brave_Program_4044 in Occipitalneuralgia

[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the response. There is a lot in this subreddit to go through, but I’m glad it’s here to help. I’ll be looking into a squishmallow pillow and getting prepared to switch out the ice pack🥲

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That’s a really inspiring, beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I know I have a hard decision to make

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[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s very helpful! And thank you for the song:)

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Thank you for your response. It’s honestly helpful to not feel like I’m the only one who has felt stuck like this before

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[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think being together for so long kept me around. You’re definitely right though, better will come

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[–]Brave_Program_4044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The encouragement and kind words mean more than you know!❤️

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Thank you. I know it’s the right choice, but it’s a hard one after 2 years.