<s>[INST] <<SYS>> This is a medical question of type : outlook <</SYS>> What is the outlook for Occipital Neuralgia ? [/INST] Occipital neuralgia is not a life-threatening condition. Many individuals will improve with therapy involving heat, rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and muscle relaxants. Recovery is usually complete after the bout of pain has ended and the nerve damage repaired or lessened. </s>