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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
Dr. Aguila Explains Why He Does Not Take Insurance
Demetrio Aguila MD and Healing Hands of Nebraska are known for innovation in the clinical and financial realms of healthcare. In this...
May 26, 20241 min read
Notalgia Paresthetica Explained
Notalgia paresthetica is a peripheral nerve problem resulting in intense and sometimes painful itching in the mid to upper back and...
May 26, 20241 min read
Ear Tubes Under Local Anesthesia - FAQs Part 2
Dr. Aguila answers questions about a new procedure he is offering called TULA - Tubes Under Local Anesthesia. Watch this video to learn...
May 26, 20241 min read
Tubes Under Local Anesthesia (TULA) - FAQs Part 1
Dr. Aguila is excited to launch TULA - tubes under local anesthesia. He is one of a handful of surgeons around the country offering this...
May 26, 20241 min read
May 26, 20240 min read
Finding Value in Healthcare
Many people mistakenly think that having insurance and seeing a network provider is the safest and least expensive option. Unfortunately,...
May 26, 20241 min read
Signs of a Peripheral Nerve Injury
Not all pain is due to a peripheral nerve problem. Patients with peripheral nerve injuries typically experience one or more of these...
May 26, 20241 min read
Ask a Surgeon. Feed a Family. How Your Food Bank Donation Can Change a Life
At Total Pain Solutions by Healing Hands of Nebraska, we believe in caring for people both inside and outside the operating room. As SNAP benefits are discontinued for many low-income families in Nebraska, thousands of children, seniors, and vulnerable adults are losing access to food. That’s not something we’re willing to ignore. Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, MA, FACS—peripheral nerve surgeon, plastic surgeon, ENT specialist, and CEO of Total Pain Solutions—is launching a
The Four Main Causes of Pain — Explained by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
The Four Main Causes of Pain: What Every Patient and Physician Should Know By Dr. Demetrio Aguila, Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Pain affects millions of people every day — yet too often, patients are told there’s nothing that can be done. The truth is that pain always has a cause, and understanding it can unlock the path to relief. In medicine, we recognize four main causes of pain . Learning how to identify each one can make all the difference for both patients and
Healing from Occipital Neuralgia A Personal Journey of Pain Relief and Transformation
Read or watch Tara's incredible patient testimonial about how Dr. Demetrio Aguila and the Total Pain Solutions team provided lasting relief from her severe occipital neuralgia through specialized nerve surgery, allowing her to live a pain-free life with her family. #OccipitalNeuralgia #NerveSurgery #ChronicPainRelief #DrAguila #PatientTestimonial #PainFreeLiving #HeadacheRelief #TotalPainSolutions
Phantom Symptoms After Nerve Surgery Explained by Dr. Aguila
Dr. Aguila explains phantom symptoms after nerve surgery. Some patients experience strange sensations like itching, tingling, or even a...
Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Surgery Success Story: Fast Recovery with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Richard shares his carpal tunnel surgery success story after traveling more than 450 miles to see Dr. Demetrio Aguila at Total Pain...
Transforming Pain into Hope: Sharon's Inspiring Journey with Dr. Aguila and the M25 Program
Dr. Aguila helped Sharon turn pain into hope. Sharon faced excruciating pain in her foot after surgery. Simple things—like walking and...
Rethinking Postherpetic Neuralgia: A New Approach to Lasting Relief | Dr. Demetrio Aguila
For decades, the “classic teaching” of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) has focused on the dorsal root ganglion as the source of pain. But...
Healing from 10/10 Pain: Lynn's Transformative Nerve Surgery Experience with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
"From unbearable facial pain to finally finding relief—Lynn’s journey shows the power of trust, expertise, and never giving up hope....
Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release: Travis’s Story
My name is Travis Long from Belleville, Kansas. I’d been dealing with a lot of wrist pain—like electric shocks shooting up my hands and...
From Years of Agonizing Back Pain to Pain-Free Living: Kenneth’s Journey with Dr. Aguila
From 29 Years of Pain to Pain-Free Living: Kenneth’s Journey with Dr. Aguila and the M25 Program After decades of suffering from chronic...
Postherpetic Neuralgia treatment with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
📍 Live with Dr. Demetrio Aguila — Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic nerve pain condition...
Notalgia Paresthetica Nerve Pain Treatment: How Dr. Demetrio Aguila Helped Sister Carole Heal
“It felt like being branded…” For years, Sister Carole suffered from excruciating burning nerve pain in her back—so severe it disrupted...
Richard’s Journey – Relief from Occipital Neuralgia
After a devastating car accident over five years ago, Richard found himself battling relentless headaches and neck pain. The cause?...
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...
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