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Lumbar ablation to relieve pain.
Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 21, 2025 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
@rwdixon4 Wow, I admire you. Scoliosis surgery has been suggested for me but it is brutal and I have no one to help afterwards. I was 75 when suggested. Diagnosed at 14. No treatment except Osteopathic adjustments and had a very active, athletic life with 3 easy natural childbirths. Then menopause hit and progression has been crazy. I admire you so much for being fearless to do this and I guess you have supports in place. I am just starting with RF ablation this coming month. Hoping it helps me as the pain is very difficult.
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@joycelen ~ i don't have support in place & I'm not 100% convinced I am going forward with this as I don't trust my pain management doc! If I can get a pain management doc I have faith in I will get it done?
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@joycelen this is the first I’m hearing about ablation. I’m in a similar situation as you (severe scoliosis; 71 years old) and have been suggested to have a fusion. The surgeon was honest and told me it would be tough going for 6 months post-op. If an ablation would relieve my pain I would prefer that. Please report back if you get relief from the ablation. Good luck next month. I wish you well.