@pruea123 I have the same problem and I’ve had it for approximately 20 years. I’ve had some luck with Lido patches but I can’t put one on every hour lol. The only thing I have found that really works is oxycodone and I really do not like going through life medicated. However I’ve had that radio frequency ablation on the offending nerve and that takes the pain away for many months. I do have a limited medical background and I do not understand what you think the risks are. I have had at least six of them. They are a godsend in my opinion because they can relieve the pain for so many months. Is there something I don’t understand? By the way I just feel sorry for another fellow soldier dealing with this! It’s a tough road