Hi Ada, Stacie, Dreambeliever and Tayla,

Thank you so much for your input and kind words - I will be sure to ask the doctor about the patches and blocks. I will also give the heating pad another try - he said it doesn't help, but it certainly can't hurt. I would do anything to take his pain - things like this shouldn't happen to anyone, let alone children.

Thank you for all of your good wishes and know that I wish them all for you as well.

Pain free hugs to all.
terry