
What Causes Recurring Pain Radiating From Scalp To Ear?

Occipital neuralgia should be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion Occipital Neuralgia should be assessed as a possible cause of your symptoms, since head and neck MRI was clear. More information is needed about your symptoms ( is it related to position? any exacerbating factor? medications tried? is the scalp tender?etc.).
This condition happens when there is compression on one or two nerves ( greater occipital and lesser occipital nerve) that supply scalp ( from upper neck to frontal area).
This condition may be caused by a number of conditions ( trauma, mechanical compression on nerves along the way, neurovascular conflict, nerve inflamation etc.) and since this diagnosis is mainly clinical, I suggest you to consult a Neurologist and discuss this possibility among the others as a cause of your symptoms.
Hope my opinion helps you. If your have further questions feel free to ask.


It is mainly a clinical diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking again.
The possibility I mentioned about Occipital Neuralgia is mainly a clinical diagnosis and usually MRI doesn't reveal the underlying problem, except in cases that this condition is caused by any mass lesions ( which is not your case).
Pain subsiding when laying and NOT moving eyes is is related to position and movement and is a element in favor to this diagnosis.
Hope this helps. Wishing you good health.

Answered by

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
