Hi - First of all - I am a 36 year old female, 59, 260 lbs.  I have a history of Lupus, Occipital Neuralgia, degenerative disc disease.  I had occipital nerve blocks on both sides of my head about two weeks ago at my new Neurologist.  Immediately following and for two days, I had pain at the injection sites.  My right side has always been affected worse than the left.  When my nerve is irritated I get pain and swelling in the occipital area, double vision, and swollen lymph nodes.  Anyway - now - two weeks later - there is pain and swelling where the injection was on the right side and the lymph node is swollen again.  Have you heard of this happening?  Should I be immediately concerned?  Thank you.
Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Based on your description, I suspect that your symptoms could be possibly due to an infection at the injection site leading to pain and swollen lymph nodes Chat Doctor.  Use of an appropriate antibiotic for a few days along with anti-inflammatory medications may be helpful in resolving your issue. Consult your treating doctor a detailed clinical examination and further evaluation, if necessary. Hope this information is helpful. Good day