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Intracept spinal nerve abalation

Posted by virtuous69 @virtuous69, Oct 15, 2022

Anyone had this done?
Darn I created a whole new post moments ago and lost it. ITS my last hope. Spine doc says results are 50-50%. News feed says about 79% receive relief after about 10 days averaging 6-12 months of of pain freedom. I do well with 2-3 x year spinal epidural lasting few days to a little over a month, then bam...back in the mega low back path using opioids.. I,m a senior who cannot walk with walker without
3-4 hrs of Norco pain relief . Am caregiver for my 84 yr old hubby who needs a laminectomy. He Is afraid to have surgery and has PAD pain.
Anyone out there who can share experiences with Intracept spinal nerve abalation??

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chris101 | @chris101 | Dec 24, 2024
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Hi Chris.
Well I wish I could say it took away all my pain, but I’m going on 1 month after the procedure and I still get the sharp pain if I bend the wrong way. I think the constant lower back pain is a little better, but I was so hoping for a better result. I have heard that it can take up to six months for some people. The procedure itself is very easy and since Medicare covers it, I am glad your wife is getting it. She might be one of the lucky ones who get complete relief. I hope so. I’m so new to this problem that I’m still trying to wrap my head around not being able to do what I used too. Not fun.

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Maieva,

Thanks so much for your reply. I am sorry it has not helped you more but maybe it will as time goes on. It is so useful to hear of your experience with Intracept. Hopefully we will see some benefit from it since nothing has worked so far. 🤞

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reets70 | @reets70 | Dec 25, 2024
In reply to @chris101 "Hi Maieva, My wife age 72 is having similar pain problems, many injections, back surgery on..." + (show)
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Hi Maieva,

My wife age 72 is having similar pain problems, many injections, back surgery on L5-S1 in 2019, still no relief. She is scheduled for the Intracept procedure in January. Can you tell us if you had the procedure and if it helped? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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I was in the process of ablation too, but had to stop due to other health issues. I’m now scheduled for January 6, so I’m hoping it helps. I can no longer do the things that I enjoy, and praying I can get back to them soon, merry Christmas everyone!

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chris101 | @chris101 | Dec 25, 2024

Yes, may 2025 be a better, pain free year for everyone!

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maieva | @maieva | Sep 24, 2025
In reply to @maieva "Hi Chris. Well I wish I could say it took away all my pain, but I’m..." + (show)
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Hi Chris.
Well I wish I could say it took away all my pain, but I’m going on 1 month after the procedure and I still get the sharp pain if I bend the wrong way. I think the constant lower back pain is a little better, but I was so hoping for a better result. I have heard that it can take up to six months for some people. The procedure itself is very easy and since Medicare covers it, I am glad your wife is getting it. She might be one of the lucky ones who get complete relief. I hope so. I’m so new to this problem that I’m still trying to wrap my head around not being able to do what I used too. Not fun.

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@maieva
Update: I forgot to update this conversation on the Intracept Procedure. I had the procedure done at the end of November of 2024 and I was still in pain as of February, 2025. The doctor told me it could take up to six months to feel better. I noticed that by March, I was getting better. No pain with bending. It was wonderful! I had thought the procedure hadn’t worked, but it did for me around 4 months afterwards. I just thought I would let people know. Also, I went to a pain and spine doctor for my procedure. You have to find doctors in your area who do this procedure. Not all of them do.

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tbuck | @tbuck | Sep 27, 2025

I have ablations in my lower back and neck, but they wear off right at 6 months every time. I do get quite a bit of relief from the ablations. I’m just tired of having to get mri’s on my back and neck every year and then having to go to pain management 4 times a year for the procedure. They do have a new procedure called Endoscopic Medial Branch Nerve Transection at on of the pain treatment centers of America locations closer to where I live. It’s supposed to be less invasive than other surgical procedures. I’m just wondering if anyone has ever had the procedure done and what kind of results they have received.

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