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NF1 and nerve pain from hell post-fibroma surgery. Ideas?
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@siouxchef1973 Is his leg in the healing stage, or is this an older injury?
If he is healing, this is a sign the nerves are trying to repair/regenerate and it will change over time, and eventually probably go away.
If it is an older injury, a nerve stimulator (TENS) unit, which sends tiny electrical pulses, may be able to interrupt the pain signal and relieve his discomfort.
In either case, he should see his doctor to be checked out to be sure it is not a new problem.
Is his injury covered by workers' compensation?
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@sueinmn
Thank you. The injury is a little over 3 years old. I put a tens unit on his left foot and maybe 30 minutes later he was able to get some sleep. Just not sure where to put the unit especially since he can't feel the leg, just shooting electric pain. He has tried injections, spinal stimulator, nerve medication and is currently on opioid to help with break thru pain but that shouldn't be a long term solution