No. I didn't try surgery. It's not unbearable. Itch and burn. Cannabis products prescribed help. The surgery would be massive including taking skin from my thighs. There has been very little experience with EMPD where I am. I suspect some people mis-diagnosed as I was for about 10 years. My life is good. I'm 77. going on 78. The idea that it just keeps coming back - I'm opting right now for quality of life. As far as I know it is not invasive. I get test results of scan next Friday.