“After undergoing a bilateral vasectomy I developed chronic testicular pain that affected me with all my activities of daily living. I lost my job as a certified nurse assistant because of my severe pain. I was seen by three separate urologists who treated me with multiple medications including pain killer which left me mentally and physically incapacitated. Because of the severe pain I was to a point of asking my urologist to remove my testicles so I could return to work and participate with my family. Once moving back to Minnesota I attempted to be seen at the Mayo Clinic which they suggested pain management. After being evaluated and treated by Dr. Kowalkowski at IPPMC, I received cryotherapy for my pain and I am currently 80% improved and I have been weaned off my high dose opioids. Even though I am realistic of my pain symptoms, the future is looking bring again.”