Had nerve pain in the top of my foot after surgery Feb. 25th. It won't go away. I have had two Q-balls for pain management, the most my doc will put in for anyone, and then I have had to travel 45 mins. everyday (including Sat. and Sun.) for nerve blocks. FINALLY, my insurance has approved the trial neuro-stimulator for tomorrow. I am afraid it won't work because more than 20 years ago I had three back surgeries. I have six screws and two plates from L-3 to S-1. Anyone have anything like this? Because of the back surgeries, I was told I have Anesthesia dolorosa on the top of my foot. I am scared that the stimulator will not work, then what?

Is the neurostimulator going to be internal or external? My son-in-law has severe pain in his spine in which the doctors are also considering a neurostimulator for his spine to relieve his excruciating pain (age 32 and in the Army). I have an external TENS unit (which is an external nerve stimulator) that seems to give me temporary relief of my back pain and I can use it as often as I need to... The relief is temporary, however. I certainly wish you all the best.. It isnt fun at all living with chronic pain... Hoping and praying the neurostimulator works very well and is very successful in your case.

I did not know what Anesthesia Dolorosa was. So I googled it. The first thread gives the definition of it and it is referring to a nerve that is in the face. Or at least I thought it was. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. So I'm confused about why you were told you have it in your foot.

Billye