Occipital Headache
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Occipital nerve block
Johns Hopkins
Numbing the occipital nerves is one way to treat occipital headache, as well as other headache types. Find out what to expect from this procedure.
Get some answers
Virtual Medical Centre
Read this article to learn more about occipital headaches caused by neuralgia. Includes brief answers to several important questions.
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A less common headache type
Cleveland Clinic
Read about occipital headache and other kinds of headache that affect smaller numbers of people. Article discusses children and teens, but also applies to adults.
Overview of occipital neuralgia
Neurosurgery Today
Start learning about occipital neuralgia as a cause of headache. Clear article covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Occiptial neuralgia defined
Healthline
Find out about occipital neuralgia, the most common cause of occipital headache, in this easy-to-read neurology encyclopedia article.
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Record your symptoms
American Headache Society
Keeping track of your occipital headaches can help your doctor to help you. Download daily, weekly and monthly headache diaries here.
Questions for your doctor and more
USA Today
Before visiting your doctor for an occipital headache, read this article about occipital neuralgia to learn what questions to ask.
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Your jaw may be the cause
Arthritis Treatment and Relief
Occipital headaches can result from problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Read about TMJ disorder and its link to occipital neuralgia in this article.
Learn about neuralgia
Health A to Z
Neuralgia is pain caused by nerve damage or irritation, and occipital headaches are often caused by occipital neuralgia. Read this article to learn more about this condition.
Reasons for occipital headaches
Johns Hopkins
This short article discusses the causes of occipital neuralgia, frequently at the root of occipital headaches. Also mentions surgical treatment options.

