Thanks, Capt. Deb. No, I've never had an Occipital Nerve Block. I went to my primary care a couple of months ago and asked him if he thought I should get one and he massaged my occipital area to see if it would refer up to the top of my head where I was having my headaches. It didn't refer so he didn't think a nerve block would help me, but ever since that day, my occipital area has been hurting like hell and I think he damage it when he pressed so hard and so has my neck because my neck was OK and now my neck has been in pain ever since the day he pressed on that area.
I went for Chinese Accupuncture today with electricity and a hot lamp ...I just wrote about this on the other post. I was GREAT especially the massage. I went because I complained to my father's home health aide that I had two more killer headaches last night. She brought me there after work. I have good insurance even after retirement. $5 copay. I feel bad about your situation about your copay. Something has to be done about our insurance plan. It's not equitable!
I have the Neurologist Appointment on June 8th I am anxiously awaiting that and what input he has for me. Whether I should take Flexeril. I have Pins and Needles on my neck and occipital area. and knots as well. I also go to PT and she is massaging it too at twice a week. The knots have to be worked out somehow. It's got me so tense. Maybe I should get a bite plate for my teeth. I keep telling my tongue to relax beforee I go to sleep, but I'm sure it ends up on the roof of my mouth tense as anything. They tell you this in Yoga to relax the rest of your body, relax your tongue......
Waiting to hear from you.
Mei Mei
