Anyone had an ablation for lower back pain

I have had bilateral ablations in both my lumbar and thoracic spine. The trial nerve blocks worked, but the ablations didn’t. It caused a lot of frustration, to say the least.

My pain was just replaced with a burning pain which lasted quite a while. I guess at least, it took my mind off from my original pain.

I would never do it again.

Thank you for responding. I'm sorry the second one didn't work. What's your next step?

Yes, I had four in April. I did get relief. I would recommend ablations for anyone. I have a great doctor in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Had ablation done among 10 other procedures after a failed surgery of a fusion of L5/S1. This surgery was done 10 years ago and the 10 procedures were done by my pain specialist. I also had a laminectomy which didn't help. My pain specialist gives me Norco which is the only thing that helps me lead a normal life with limitations, like walking far. My last procedure was the spinal stimulator which didn't help either.

I have wondered about the stimulator for back pain. I thought it would be nice to stop the drugs that ease the pain. I have used a tens unit but it only distracts me from the pain, it doesn’t actually make the pain subside. It is too much trouble for daily use. I suspect this is similar. Thank you for sharing. I am glad Norco helps you.

Hi, the ablation was quite painless as I was given a twilight anaesthetic and woke up 30 minutes later in recovery. Doc told me to take it easy for 24 hours then resume normal activities.
The Doc I had was a specialist pain surgeon as well as a qualified anaethetist and told me it COULD take 6 weeks to see a significant improvement.

I'm glad you didn't have pain with the procedure. I was at the pain clinic yesterday for shoulder injections, and they told me it was "uncomfortable". I will be taking a Valium 10mg before the procedure. I hope it's enough. Did you feel any improvement sooner than 6 weeks? I want your doctor! lol

Are you having a 'twilight' anaesthetic? If so, you won't feel a thing apart from a small sting as they insert the canula, with no anaesthetic, I believe it can be quite painful, not just 'uncomfortable' but I don't want to scare you!
I had a little improvement before 6 weeks but it reverted back to prior ablation altho I can still tie my shoelaces which was very difficult prior to procedure so I guess that's a plus.
My doctor's in Brisbane, Australia so feel free to come see him!!!!
Cheers

Australia is a bit too far for a visit, though I hear it's beautiful. He gave me 10mg of Valium to take prior to the procedure. I also take Klonopin, so I will take that, too. I am definitely scared about the whole procedure. I hope it helps since I've been dealing with this forever. Do you think it might take more time to see more results? I like your honesty. Thank you again!

I didn't have pain with mine. It was a little pinch. I don't like drugs that make you feel whoosy. The doctor isn't doing it right if you feel a lot of pain.
I am in Tucson AZ area.