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If you have pain that has been unsuccessfully treated, talk to Dr. Aguila and the team to see if nerve surgery could help offer a long-term solution.
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Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Dr. Aguila shares information about a new program designed to help patients overcome the mental stress of chronic pain. Total Pain...
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Saphenous Nerve Surgery and M25 Program
Scott had two successful surgeries to relieve foot and ankle pain caused by neuromas after a trauma. Dr. Aguila resected the sural, deep...
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face - Why Show Post-Op Pictures
Dr. Aguila explains why he shares post operative photos of patients after surgery for Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) of the face, He is...
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face - Jeff's Story
Jeff had excruciating pain and burning from Postherpetic Neuralgia of the face which he developed after Shingles. After years of...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Meralgia Paresthetica Pain Relief
Amy suffered for years with pain and tingling in both thighs. She was diagnosed with Meralgia Paresthetica, compression of the Lateral...
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia Patient Update
Angie is back after a successful surgery with Dr. Aguila that eliminated most of her pain from Postherpetic Neuralgia. Her message for...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face - Relief with Nerve Surgery
Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face - Relief with Nerve Surgery In this video, we meet Mike, another patient with Postherpetic Neuralgia...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face - A Young Mother's Story
Here is yet another patient who overcame Postherpetic Neuralgia of the face thanks to Dr. Aguila. Amanda was in pain for more than a year...
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Occipital Neuralgia Pain Relieved After Successful Surgery
Nancy suffered for years with Occipital Neuralgia pain. She had many different kinds of treatments and surgeries, but nothing relieved...
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face - Surgical Relief
Lynn suffered from a complex case of Postherpetic Neuralgia of the face after Shingles. Dr. Demetrio Aguila is trained as a plastic and...
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Face
After Shingles developed into a painful case of Postherpetic Neuralgia on the face, Todd was lonely, miserable, and in constant pain....
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Surgical Relief for Postherpetic Neuralgia
Dr. Aguila explains how he can effectively treat patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN), a painful condition that develops after...
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Nerve Pain Gone After Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Scott suffered for years with horrible burning pain in his foot and ankle. He searched for help for years but the doctors he saw were...
May 26, 20241 min read


Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment - Abby's Story
Abby was a busy mom slowed down by constant, aching low back pain. Doctors were mystified because her spine MRIs were normal. After...
May 26, 20242 min read


Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain Gone
Susan had Shingles that developed into Postherpetic Neuralgia, a painful condition characterized by burning and itching. She searched for...
May 26, 20242 min read


Migraine Pain Relief with Nerve Surgery
Jennifer suffered for years with intense migraine headaches. She tried every treatment imaginable but nothing relieved the excruciating...
May 26, 20241 min read


Dr. Aguila Invitation to Healing Hands Fundraiser
Dr. Aguila shares a personal invitation to join him at a fundraiser for the Healing Hands of America, the backbone of the M25 Program...
May 26, 20241 min read


Patient Gives Back to the M25 Program
Dr. Aguila's patient Norman was so inspired by the M25 Program that he made a sizeable initial donation and now donates monthly. M25...
May 26, 20241 min read


Piriformis Syndrome Pain Gone
Norman endured seven misdiagnosis for his Piriformis Syndrome. Despite traveling all over the country to see top surgeons, no one could...
May 26, 20241 min read


Why Dr. Aguila Does Not Accept Insurance Part II
Dr. Aguila explains why he no longer accepts insurance at his practice Total Pain Solutions by Healing Hands of Nebraska. He shares a...
May 26, 20241 min read


Op-ed: I'm a local Nebraska surgeon. My patients can't afford tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Media Type: Online News Outlet: Omaha World-Herald Author: Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila Published Date: July 2, 2025 President Trump...


From Ice Showers to Healing: Sherrie’s Journey Through Postherpetic Neuralgia
After suffering from agonizing, burning chest and abdominal pain caused by Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) , Sherrie felt hopeless, taking...


We’re Growing! New Omaha Location + Powerful Direct Care Collaboration
We’re thrilled to announce our move to a larger, more accessible Omaha location—and our new collaboration with Dr. Paige Day (The Dizzy...


How Dr. Demetrio Aguila Helped Barbara Overcome Chronic Low Back Pain | Nerve Surgery Success
After years of disabling low back pain and countless doctors, Barbara finally found relief thanks to Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a pain-focused...


Postherpetic Neuralgia Facial Pain Relief, Thanks to Dr. Aguila
Dulyn suffered from relentless facial pain for years due to postherpetic neuralgia following shingles. The burning, crawling sensation...


4 Years of Back Pain Cured by Superior Cluneal Nerve Surgery | Ross’s Story
Ross Meyer from Minneapolis, Minnesota, spent four painful years battling chronic low back pain. Despite multiple MRIs, pain clinic...


Facial Pain After Shingles: How Nerve Surgery with Dr. Aguila Saved Gretchen
Gretchen lived in agony for nearly 5 years after a severe case of shingles left her with Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN). Her face...


From Meralgia Paresthetica and Groin Pain to Relief: Laroy's Journey Through Nerve Surgery
🔥 Meralgia Paresthetica and Groin Pain? Laroy battled Meralgia Paresthetica and intense nerve pain for years—until Dr. Aguila at Total...


Overcoming Postherpetic Neuralgia – My Journey with Dr. Aguila
After a painful battle with shingles, Dwayne developed Postherpetic Neuralgia—a chronic nerve pain condition that made everyday life...


Life After Shingles: Connie's Pain-Free Recovery from Postherpetic Neuralgia Treatment
Connie lived with unbearable pain from Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) after a shingles outbreak — a condition that left her feeling hopeless.


🌟 Breaking Free from Pain: Amy’s Postherpetic Neuralgia Surgery Success🌟
Imagine living with relentless pain, searching for answers, and being told there’s no solution. That was Amy’s reality—until she found...


Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain Relief with Nerve Surgery
After suffering for six years with intense pain from Postherpetic Neuralgia after Shingles, Kathie traveled from her home in Vancouver,...


Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face: Patient Update
Amanda is a young mother suffering from Postherpetic Neuralgia of the face. Pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon Demetrio Aguila, MD,...


Surgical Relief for Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Chest Wall
Laurie had surgical relief for Postherpetic Neuralgia of the chest wall. Before Dr. Aguila, she had pain 24/7 from Postherpetic...


Postherpetic Neuralgia Patient Update
Tod is a postherpetic neuralgia patient who had successful surgery with Dr. Aguila. He is now 75% better and is already returning to his...
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