I have a very similar pain after having colon resection surgery about 7 years ago. The nerve pain started last year and I have had 3 rounds of abdominal nerve blocks, to the ilioinguinal and genetofemoral nerves, along with very specific PT for the past year. The pain did go away for approx. 6 months and it was fabulous. However the nerve blocks have worn off and the pain/nausea/bloating are back with a vengeance. I am scheduled to see a surgeon who specializes in peripheral nerve surgery. He has had great success with this and both my pain management physician and physical therapist know several patients who have had excellent results.
I totally and completely understand the pain you are going through. I have had a huge amount of pain in my lifetime with multiple surgeries and such and have a high pain tolerance. However, this pain is debilitating. I am very nauseous all of the time, and also can not make the pain diminish w/o laying down with a heating pad, 24/7. I am hoping and praying the surgery is a huge success. I will be more than happy to check back in with you afterward to let you know.
I see that your post was a year ago so hopefully you have found a good solution by now as well. Thanks for sharing your story. I think there is comfort in knowing we are not the only people with this condition.
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Hi Diane,
I have a very similar pain after having colon resection surgery about 7 years ago. The nerve pain started last year and I have had 3 rounds of abdominal nerve blocks, to the ilioinguinal and genetofemoral nerves, along with very specific PT for the past year. The pain did go away for approx. 6 months and it was fabulous. However the nerve blocks have worn off and the pain/nausea/bloating are back with a vengeance. I am scheduled to see a surgeon who specializes in peripheral nerve surgery. He has had great success with this and both my pain management physician and physical therapist know several patients who have had excellent results.
I totally and completely understand the pain you are going through. I have had a huge amount of pain in my lifetime with multiple surgeries and such and have a high pain tolerance. However, this pain is debilitating. I am very nauseous all of the time, and also can not make the pain diminish w/o laying down with a heating pad, 24/7. I am hoping and praying the surgery is a huge success. I will be more than happy to check back in with you afterward to let you know.
I see that your post was a year ago so hopefully you have found a good solution by now as well. Thanks for sharing your story. I think there is comfort in knowing we are not the only people with this condition.
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