Chronic inguinal pain

Posted by Keri @keri, Oct 17, 2011

I am 38 years old & have suffered an injury to my ilioinguinal/hypogastric nerves after a gynological surgery. My nerve pain is in my right groin & right pubic area, occasional travels down my inner thigh. I am on Gabitril (antineuroleptic), methadone, tramadol & Zoloft for pain control. I had a peripheral nerve stimulator implanted in my abdomen, but it needed to be removed a yr later due to a chronic infection @ my incision site. It relieved about 30% of my pain but could have helped more if it didn't get the infection. My life has completley changed. The pain has limited me on doing things I used to do.
I have an appt. next month in Rochester, Mayo w/ Dr Mathew Pingree, @ the pain clinic.
Has anyone suffered this type of pain? Has anyone had pulse RF or RF ablation done? I'm scared to have an ablation or a chemical ablation due to the risk of developing an neuritis that could make my pain worse.

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Well, I had my visit w/ the pain doc regarding my neuritis. A high definition MRI was performed, Almost like a neurography scan, but the results where negative. I wanted it to show something so I can confirm my diagnosis & possibly treat or relieve some of my on-going pain. Dr. Pingee performed ultra-sounded guided pulse radio frequency to my injured nerves but this procedure did absoultely nothing to relieve my pain. I am so disappointed. What do I do next????

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I am going to try a spinal cord stimulator early next year, Jan. 2012. Keepin my fingesr crossed & praying that this will help me. I didn't have much luck with the peripheral nerve stimulator.

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@keri


Well, I had my visit w/ the pain doc regarding my neuritis. A high definition MRI was performed, Almost like a neurography scan, but the results where negative. I wanted it to show something so I can confirm my diagnosis & possibly treat or relieve some of my on-going pain. Dr. Pingee performed ultra-sounded guided pulse radio frequency to my injured nerves but this procedure did absoultely nothing to relieve my pain. I am so disappointed. What do I do next????

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Hi Keri. Sorry to hear about your pain. I, too, have been searching for a solution for my chronci groin pain caused by nerve damage from prior surgery. Have had my pain 3 years. I am on pain meds. have tried PT, injections and denervation of my permatic chord. I am exploring Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. Doc told me RFA isn;t covered by insurance.

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@keri


Well, I had my visit w/ the pain doc regarding my neuritis. A high definition MRI was performed, Almost like a neurography scan, but the results where negative. I wanted it to show something so I can confirm my diagnosis & possibly treat or relieve some of my on-going pain. Dr. Pingee performed ultra-sounded guided pulse radio frequency to my injured nerves but this procedure did absoultely nothing to relieve my pain. I am so disappointed. What do I do next????

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My doc also warned me about RFA not being covered by insurance. Lucky mine was because it would have costed me around $2500. RFA did not change my pain at all!
I tried Peripheral nerve stim w/ 2 leads into my groin, & as I mentioned it did not help. possibly due to it being infected the entire year I had it in???? I am probably going to try a spinal cord stim in the next 2 months.
When you had your denervation done did it make any difference? Are you numb? Did it decrease or increase your pain? My docs in Bismarck & the one I saw n Mayo, Rochester MN, did not recommend denervation because of the possibility of it increasing my pain. To tell you the truth I have so much pain that most days I can't imaging it getting any worse! Pain meds don't help my pain & I am very sensitive to most meds that can help w/ neuritis.

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@keri


Well, I had my visit w/ the pain doc regarding my neuritis. A high definition MRI was performed, Almost like a neurography scan, but the results where negative. I wanted it to show something so I can confirm my diagnosis & possibly treat or relieve some of my on-going pain. Dr. Pingee performed ultra-sounded guided pulse radio frequency to my injured nerves but this procedure did absoultely nothing to relieve my pain. I am so disappointed. What do I do next????

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My doc told me the same thing about RFA. Sorry it didn't help you. The denervation worked for about 10 months and th new pain I have now is not as intense opr in the same spot.. It was denervation of the spermatic chord. The last pain doc I saw said he wouldn't have recommended the denervation - but not sure why. Not sure if my new pain is from it or the orginal surgery. Google microsurgical denervation to learn more. A doc in Chicago did my surgery.

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I have right side groin pain for about 15 years. Don't know what caused it. It has progressively gotten worse. 2 years ago I had 3 nerve cut. Can't remember right off which ones but doc said they were inflamed. I felt better for bout six months but now it's back in full force.it's horrible. Sometimes I get a break for couple days. I kept journal of pain but there was nothing to pinpoint what stopped pain or what started it up again. Moved to a new state recently and hav an appt coming up with a nerve doc in nd. Hopefully he has more insight but I'm starting to lose faith.

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@prissysharon

I have right side groin pain for about 15 years. Don't know what caused it. It has progressively gotten worse. 2 years ago I had 3 nerve cut. Can't remember right off which ones but doc said they were inflamed. I felt better for bout six months but now it's back in full force.it's horrible. Sometimes I get a break for couple days. I kept journal of pain but there was nothing to pinpoint what stopped pain or what started it up again. Moved to a new state recently and hav an appt coming up with a nerve doc in nd. Hopefully he has more insight but I'm starting to lose faith.

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Chronic pain is frustrating. My docs, along w/ Mayo Clinic told me not to cut the nerves cuz you can end up in worse pain than before. Ugg, I can't image my pain getting worse. My pain is from the time I wake up to going to bed. Things that make it worse is walking, lifting, & especially sitting. Are u moving to what part of North Dakota? If so, who is your doc? I live in Bismarck ,ND.
I have trialed peripheral & spinal cord stims. Still deciding what I want to do. I am doing some PT with a female PT that works specifically w/ women who have pelvic/groin pain. I saw her before with no luck,,,but mabey this time:)
My doc is changing his course of action & looking into poss damage to my pudendal nerve vs ilioinguinal nerve. Everything I do brings me bad luck.. I am so thankful for my husband & family for their support:) I have good & bad day, but unfort. theres more bad than good but I gotta just keep on going til I find more relief. I realize that I will never be cured but I want some pain relief!!!!

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@prissysharon

I have right side groin pain for about 15 years. Don't know what caused it. It has progressively gotten worse. 2 years ago I had 3 nerve cut. Can't remember right off which ones but doc said they were inflamed. I felt better for bout six months but now it's back in full force.it's horrible. Sometimes I get a break for couple days. I kept journal of pain but there was nothing to pinpoint what stopped pain or what started it up again. Moved to a new state recently and hav an appt coming up with a nerve doc in nd. Hopefully he has more insight but I'm starting to lose faith.

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Also my pain started 3 wks after an elective TOTVT bladder sling procedure w/ mesh. I did have it removed but pain is still there! Why did I ever do this in the 1st place?? Ugg, guess I can't go back, but I woud if I could!!!!! I'm praying for a miracle:)

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@prissysharon

I have right side groin pain for about 15 years. Don't know what caused it. It has progressively gotten worse. 2 years ago I had 3 nerve cut. Can't remember right off which ones but doc said they were inflamed. I felt better for bout six months but now it's back in full force.it's horrible. Sometimes I get a break for couple days. I kept journal of pain but there was nothing to pinpoint what stopped pain or what started it up again. Moved to a new state recently and hav an appt coming up with a nerve doc in nd. Hopefully he has more insight but I'm starting to lose faith.

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i moved to minnesota,close to fargo. the docs im seeing are in fargo.hav appts.coming up for nerve doc so im hoping they know more here then alaska docs.my ak doc did warn me that cutting the nerves might not work,but when so much pain is involved, willing to try anything.its been a little over 2 years that i had the nerves cut and its back worse then ever. let me know if you find something that eleviates the pain and ill do the same.thankfully i also have a wonderful husband that takes care of me but its also so frustrating for him when im screaming.and on top of him working hes having to cook and clean.

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@prissysharon

I have right side groin pain for about 15 years. Don't know what caused it. It has progressively gotten worse. 2 years ago I had 3 nerve cut. Can't remember right off which ones but doc said they were inflamed. I felt better for bout six months but now it's back in full force.it's horrible. Sometimes I get a break for couple days. I kept journal of pain but there was nothing to pinpoint what stopped pain or what started it up again. Moved to a new state recently and hav an appt coming up with a nerve doc in nd. Hopefully he has more insight but I'm starting to lose faith.

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Probably pudendal pain. Mine is post auto/golf cartvinteraction. Have had bestvresponse from pudenal nerve blocks. Google pudendal nerve pain and youllbfind a wealth of info. My best relief is inactivity which of course plays heck with all muscles fatigue etc. morphine best pain control. Just being referred for possible spinal cord stims but from what I read. Not good results

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