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From Ice Showers to Healing: Sherrie’s Journey Through Postherpetic Neuralgia

  • Jul 3, 2025
  • 1 min read

After suffering from agonizing, burning chest and abdominal pain caused by Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN), Sherrie felt hopeless, taking ice-cold showers to cope and praying for relief. Traditional treatments failed. Doctors misdiagnosed her. Opioids were prescribed. But she refused to give up.

When she found Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon, everything changed. He diagnosed the source: damage to the intercostal nerves' anterior, lateral, and posterior cutaneous branches.

Following targeted peripheral nerve surgery, Sherrie experienced immediate and life-changing relief. In this emotional video, she shares her powerful story—from unbearable pain to a joyful recovery filled with gratitude, hugs, and baking again.

📍 Dr. Demetrio Aguila – Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon🌍 Helping patients from around the U.S. and the world📌 Condition: Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)🧠 Treatment: Peripheral Nerve Surgery

🙌 If you or someone you love suffers from nerve pain after shingles, there is hope.


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How can the Dr. Aguila team help you?

The team at Total Pain Solutions is here to help. If you are living with chronic nerve pain — including PHN after shingles — and have not found lasting relief, we encourage you to reach out.

Call us at 1-402-370-9515 or fill out the form on this page to set up a consultation to determine your best options.

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