For years, 11-year-old Forest suffered from chronic abdominal pain that baffled doctors and specialists. He underwent numerous tests—endoscopies, MRIs, even an appendectomy—but nothing resolved his pain. What no one realized was that Forest had Anterior Cutaneous...
At just 11 years old, Forest’s life was put on pause by debilitating abdominal pain that started after a GI virus and never went away. He was diagnosed with conditions like gastroparesis and celiac disease. Still, nothing explained the constant, localized pain that...
Dr. Tim Tollestrup explains diagnosis and treatment for ACNES, Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome. For patients with ACNES, the diagnosis and surgical treatment is straightforward with a quick recovery. However, often patients see dozens of other doctors...
Pippa is young athlete who developed excruciating pain while running. The pain was so intense she had to quit the sport she loved. She saw dozens of doctors and endured countless tests and scans but no one could understand or treat her pain. Her dad found videos on...
Pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Dr. Tim Tollestrup explains anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome, also known as ACNES. This peripheral nerve condition involves the intercostal nerves in the abdomen and abdominal wall. It can be a difficult condition to...
In this video, we learn about life-changing surgery for chronic pain as we go inside the operating room with Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a pain-focused, peripheral nerve surgeon. Dr. Tollestrup explains the various surgical procedures he has developed such as piriformis...
