Hello @phyllisg. This sounds like a miserable situation for you both. Don’t forget about using different modes of pain relief together. Ice packs can often dull pain when nothing else does. Topical pain relievers with menthol and camphor or lidocaine can be used daily. Temporary relief but a brief respite. There are patches that can last 8 hours. I used the Salonpas patches for my cancer pain around my ear. Helped me sleep at night. Nerves are very slow to heal so patience is needed, and whatever combination of pain control it takes.