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Anyone out there diagnosed with Pudendal Neuralgia?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Feb 27 10:13am | Replies (196)

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I was diagnosed with left pudendal nerve entrapment via an EMG or similar test. There has been no treatment except opioids and those cause so many problems I can’t take them. However, I just had a spinal cord stimulator implanted. I am still in the phase where they work with different settings to find the best location and intensity for pain relief. I will update if I get any relief in this painful area.

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Yes to the pudendal nerve question: The spinal cord stimulator is working and is very effective in removing pudendal and other pain! The only warning I have is that people must know that they must be patient in trying locations and stimulation levels. And it does NOT remove every trace of pain, it simply makes a huge difference. However, if you really overdo it will continue working but does not remove all your muscle pain in addition to your nerve pain. For example, one day I sat 3 hours on a hard chair, no pillow, playing games and the next day walked all around the our downtown area for several hours with guests. The next day, I was bedridden and nothing helped. But now I’m back to normal and getting so much relief from the stimulator. Also, reducing pain increases my energy and makes me hopeful again.