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Ablation for lower back pain L4-5 S1

Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 22 2:49pm | Replies (49)
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@krgquinlan

I had the nerve block in the office all they gave me was lidocaine first two nerve blocks were awful. But it's over. Thank you for your input I appreciate it.

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loriesco | @loriesco | Jul 5 12:19pm

a nerve block is an epidural which is not an RFA (radio frequency Ablatia). The epidural is an injection to give pain relief from inflammation or it is diagnostic to determine if that is the area your pain comes from. If you are relieved of your pain then they will schedule the RFA.
I had an epidural when I was delivering my son, I agree it was horrid!!! but I've had them again later for a variety of pain relief in my spine. Not bad at all! I think you should talk to them.
One time I had an RFA and it was super painful so they use twilight sleep but I have to find a driver. Maybe the nerves are "knocked out" now so I have no difficulty at the injection site. Good luck!

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