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Originally Posted by Keri40
I had a bladder sling for stress incontence 2 yrs ago. from that surgery I suffered damage to my ilioinguinal-hypo gastric nerve which causes constant pain, especially with any activity. I am unable to do want I want to do & is very frustrating. I tried a peripheral nerve stim in my groin but the stim was to positional & I didn't receive the pain relief I needed. I have had numerous steroid inj with only 5 hrs of relief. I wear a Butrans pain patch & take Gabitril, Zoloft & Tramadol daily but still unable to obtain the relief I need. Last week I trialled a spinal cord stimulator. During the 5 day trial my entire left leg from my hip to the bottom of my foot was being stimulated & I only need it for groin pain, NOT my entire leg! Has anyone experience this type of nerve damage & what have you done?
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So sorry to hear of your pain. In an attempt to fix one thing, you now have something else to contend with and that is awful. Every time I have had a surgical procedure, it may have fixed the intended problem but created a new and different one so I can relate to what happened to you. I have nerve damage in my leg due to a surgical procedure, not the same procedure but I know what it is like to get nerve damage from surgery.
MaryJane's comment about ablation may be your solution. I would discuss the possibility with your doc.
I have some curiosity questions if you wish to share but please do not feel obligated. Did a gyn perform your bladder sling surgery or a urologist? (Not that it matters, just curious.) Were your attempts at relief done by a pain management doc or another specialist?
Wishing you a speedy solution to your pain.