All this has done is cement the fact that the absolute worst of the worst exist in every facet of society.

I might actually read the news if it were more like this.

Welcome to the Internet!

He had spina bifida. His foot was super fucked up. He had surgeries and every time, his foot came out worse. After unbearable pain while standing at a concert for hours on end, he simply couldn't stand anymore due to the pain. He thought about it and some of his friends even asked why he didn't just cut it off so he said, "fuck it." and did to relieve the pain. It worked.

(none of this is a quote, I'm paraphrasing)

Come on, name and shame

Caring about kids is political. If someone hates politics, they hate kids. It's as simple as that.

Huzzah!

Glad to hear this!

Looking up TENS, they do seem very similar to each other, if not the same. If anything, the bioelectric massage seems to use the eastern medicine mystique as part of its promotion.

Unfortunately, I'm out of ideas. Unless you want to rub crystals on your skin while inhaling incense and humming to the rhythms of Enya.

If it really is nerve damage, only a true specialist can say whether something can be done medically.

I'd say keep trying things. If anything, they'll keep you occupied. Good luck to you!

I was conflicted about suggesting alcohol. It brings on its own set of issues and may have little effect. Personally, I wouldn't use it more than once or twice.

Next, I'm gonna presume you're maintaining a healthy diet.

Have you tried yoga? Or daily stretching exercises. Making the joints more flexible might loosen up your nervous system.

Also, have you heard of something called bioelectric massage? I know little about it, so it's unknown territory for me.

Beyond this, it's at making a wish on a falling star level. Sorry.

I wish you well and hope you find a solution that works for you. Just don't rely heavily on alcohol, it rarely ends well.

No joke, but as a last ditch effort. Have you tried wearing a prosthetic, wearing clothing over it and then scratching it? Either directly or leaving it on, then when the sensation hits, scratch absentmindedly without even giving it a look or active thought. If you have it, maybe use latex for softness like skin, or something similar.

Also, if you can take into consideration picking up a sport as a hobby (presuming you haven't already tried), having most muscle in your body hurting might offset the focus on only that one particular area.

Reminds me of the robot hand from Army of Darkness.

Groovy

Wow!

From all accounts, like Dr Ben Carson, he is/was an actually-good cardiothoracic surgeon, like Ben Carson was an excellent neurosurgeon. Like, world-class. He just has a deep, gnawing pit of inadequacy that means he can't be satisfied with just being good in that field. We can talk shit on the guy while also acknowledging that actually educated people, people who are very very good in their fields, are also susceptible to fascist thought in the same manner as anyone else.

“Dr.” Oz