For two decades, Melodie lived with disabling groin and lower back pain that stripped her of independence, mobility, and joy. Once an active musician and outdoor enthusiast, she became unable to perform basic daily activities — let alone pursue the life she loved.
Despite countless doctor visits, emergency room trips, and specialist consultations, Melodie was repeatedly sent home without a diagnosis.
A Critical Turning Point
During a thorough physical examination, the true source of Melodie’s pain was identified:
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Superior cluneal neuralgia
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Meralgia paresthetica (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment)
These conditions often go undetected on imaging but can cause severe, life-altering pain when nerves are compressed.
Surgical Treatment & Recovery
Melodie underwent two targeted peripheral nerve surgeries designed to release the entrapped nerves responsible for her symptoms.
The results were life-changing.
Life After Surgery
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Returned to daily activities
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Lost 25 pounds
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Regained mental clarity
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Teaching again with excitement
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Planning an active future, including kayaking
After years of despair, Melodie now lives with gratitude, hope, and freedom from constant pain.
When Chronic Pain Has No Answers
Stories like Melodie’s highlight the importance of nerve-focused diagnosis when chronic pain persists without explanation.
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