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 have had the ablation about three times. I had spurs gouging into the nerves so it helped a lot. I still have back problems but not the sharp unrelenting pain that I had before. I am so glad I had it done before my Dr retired.
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.
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.
Sorry, your ablation isn't giving lasting relief. I'm scheduled for an ablation next Thursday. Nothing has worked yet. I have had numerous steroid injections and a stimulator that I had removed. Pain pills do not help. I have read about good and bad results on this site. With my track record, I don't know if this will help. My pain level is very high. Any thoughts if it might work for me? Does it hurt to have done it, and how long will it be before I see results? Thanks for any input you can give me.
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.
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!!!!
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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.
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1 ReactionThank 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.
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1 ReactionHad 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.
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1 ReactionI 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.
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1 ReactionI'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