I fell and had my right hip fully replaced in 2019. Along with the fall, I had fractured my Before that I had issues with my lower back, piriformis and a few other, lumbar mostly, issues.

December 2023 I was accepted into the Mayo pain clinic. I first had trigger point injections across the lumbar region that helped. However the deeper pain that doubled me over when I got up in the morning and made breakfast, when I walked more than 10-15 mimutes, etc. were still present. I had had years of injections however at this point, that did not seem like the right course.

Mayo orderd an MRI and did two tests of a block in my back. I had relief for much longer each day--the drug wore off in 6 hours or so. Insurance approved radio frequency ablation (RFA) and I had that June 2024. I had two severe bouts of pain two weeks later and then all good until July this year. I had back to the Pain Clinic the end of this month.

Agree with all who said to get diagnosed first. And keep after it!