This article describes the key symptoms of occipital neuralgia a nerve‑related headache disorder that is different from typical migraines. It explains how pain usually begins at the base of the skull and moves up the scalp and may feel sharp burning or electric‑shock like. It also highlights features such as extreme scalp sensitivity that can make simple actions painful. Because occipital neuralgia symptoms overlap with other headache types getting an accurate diagnosis is important before treatment options like nerve blocks physical therapy or medications are explored.
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