I understand nerve pain Most of the time it feels like nothing could or would help. I was born without a C1 (first vertebrae in neck) and so I have no/very little support for the back of my head. The weight pushes on my occipital nerve, pinching it and causing neck and head pain constantly. Watching my posture has made a big difference and just altering the way i do things. Have you tried Gabapentin? It is a medication that helps the impulse get through the nerve(s) and ultimately, the pain it causes. I was on it for years and it helped me a lot. Cold therapy always helps too.