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Has anyone here tried radio frequency ablation for neuropathy? If so, is it working, and where would I receive treatment?
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Has anyone here tried radio frequency ablation for neuropathy? If so, is it working, and where would I receive treatment?
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Ablation have given me temporary relief in both my Thorax and Cervix. Any where from 4-18 months
Do it Rufus. God bless you. Charles
Hi, I have neuropathy in my feet (also Sciatica) and I'm considering a SCS. Somebody from California, maybe you in another thread, left a phone number to discuss the SCS. I am ready to discuss this. If not you, I hope the Californian who posted the phone number responds. He was a gardener and was able to continue after the SCS. Encouraging.
I am not a gardener but I do have an scs, live in CA and would be happy to chat with you.
God bless you,
Charles Vaughn
aka brotherchuckles80
I do it every year and yes it helps me a lot.
Has anyone had one w little or no results... or even worse? I have been suffering from arachnoiditis for 3 years after a botched epidural and spinal fluid leak that left me unable to walk w bladder and bowl issues for months. I Just had the ablation 2 days ago and am in terrible/worse pain. I can't sit and I can only stand w assistance. Lying down isn't even helpful... calling Dr. tomorrow, but not sure they can assist... So frustrated!
I have had SA (spinal arachnoiditis) for 6 years due to a Medtronic intrathecal pain/baclofen pump. I haven’t had relief or even been able to find a doctor well versed in this condition. I have certainly been turned off to procedures. The only real treatment is a new calcium type channel blocker placed directly into the spinal column. This requires a intrathecal catheter, the very same instrumentation that caused all my problems to start with!!
Mayo refused my request for an appointment, saying “I’d had all the requisite testing “, completely blowing off the importance of a good doctor’s evaluation of the tests. Since most of the reimbursement comes from testing I have already had, it makes me wonder if mayo is refusing me on the basis of poor reimbursement.
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1 ReactionI hope by now you are feeling better. My dr told me I may have more pain for a few days because of the bruised tissues and to rest a lot. I did and by the second week I was fine and the RFA lasted for about 8 months. I am trying to get another scheduled.
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1 ReactionHello @chronicbackpain25,
I combined your discussion with an existing discussion of the same title:
"Radio frequency ablation"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radio-frequency-ablation-1/
Here, many members have discussed radio frequency ablation. @brotherchuckles80, @larry68 and @maggie7816 all discussed their experiences and questions with radio frequency ablation and may be able to provide some updates on their situation and successes.
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1 Reaction@JustinMcClanahan I get 6 to 8 months somewhat relief.I have been doing it for 5 or 6 years now because i don't want surgery
@chronicbackpain25
I’m so sorry that you’re suffering so and hope you get relief soon. 😞