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by MedExpert on November 4th, 2007
Neuralgia is a symptom of an underlying disorder; its diagnosis depends on finding the cause of the condition creating the pain.
To diagnose occipital neuralgia, a doctor can inject a small amount of anesthetic into the region of the occipital nerve. If the pain temporarily disappears, and there are no other physical reasons for the pain, the doctor may recommend surgery to deal with the pinched nerve.
Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";
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Whoever this Med Expert person is, they ask and answer their own questions. The answers are generic, and I've found many of the answers NOT to be completely accurate. So, be careful to research answers in the medical category.
by Kirsta on July 12th, 2009
Kirsta's reservations are justified. Writing as someone who regularly interacts with patients or family members who are dealing with chronic pain conditions, I make a habit of referring people to additional authoritative sources on the Web, for later discussion with their personal physicians. Nobody should act upon medical advice offered at a distance by someone whose qualifications they do not know.
by Red-Lawhern on August 9th, 2009