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Degenerative disc disease & pain management
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 26 12:51pm | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I have compressed lumbar and had treatment for it which did not work. dr ordered ct and insurance co said to do a nerve block. the block worked but for a short time. Now the dr was supposed to do a RFA but ins com. wanted another block. I wish the ins co would mind their own business and stay out of mine. My back is killing me and i told the ins co I need the rfa to get rid of the pain.
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Hi @bharty615 I totally understand your frustration because pain is no fun. I have PMR & DDD and have tried a variety of treatments including blocks and ablations but wanted to make sure that you knew that RFAs are not permanent. I have had several and my nerves just grow back together. My last one seems like it happened in record time because pain was back in a month, definitely praying that your relief is long lasting! ❤️
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@bharty615 Insurance companies use failed treatments as validation to authorize spine surgery. They want to try less expensive things first because they are trying to not have to pay for surgery. That’s why patients are sent to physical therapy and spine injections, etc. Sometimes surgeons cannot get authorization for a surgery they recommend. Insurance companies are trying to make a profit, but we can’t get along without them.