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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...
Oct 111 min read
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...
Sep 161 min read
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....
Sep 41 min read
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...
Aug 21 min read
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...
Jul 31 min read
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...
Jun 62 min read
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...
May 193 min read
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...
Apr 253 min read
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.
Apr 102 min read
🌟 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...
Apr 23 min read
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,...
Feb 281 min read
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,...
Feb 211 min read
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...
Jan 311 min read
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...
Jan 281 min read
Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Abdomen Flank
Carmine suffered from Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) of the Abdomen Flank for three years after Shingles. No one could help until she found...
Jan 153 min read
Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Chest Wall
Mark suffered from Postherpetic Neuralgia after Shingles. After years of pain and no relief, he found help thanks to Demetrio Aguila MD.
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Face
Pat struggled with Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) of the Face after Shingles for four years. The headaches and pain were constant and she coul
Nov 6, 20242 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
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
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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