I guess you don't have structural reason for this pain.
All new informations for treatment of Occipital neuralgia are including Botox treatment as a choice, but I'm not sure if it's approved.
If the pain persist despite occipital nerve blockade, the Botulinum toxin should be considered before destructive nerve root surgical procedures are implemented.
Treatment with Botox can be very effective and usually causes relive for two to four months, but still all people are having different results.
You can read this: PDF] Subject: Botulinum Toxin Policy#: DRUG. 00006 Current Effective Date: 03/09/2007 Status: Reviewed …
Maybe you can consider finding another insurance policy.