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Experience with Radio Frequency Ablation procedures?

Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 29, 2022 | Replies (97)
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@mjq

Recently had radiofrequency ablation of L4 and L5. Pain remains severe. Now what? Was wrong nerve area done? Anyone have this same situation? Try again?

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Nov 2, 2021

Hi @mjq, I moved your post to a discussion that is already talking about radiofrequency ablation. I wanted you to be able to connect with members who have gone through similar situations like @tesiakylie, @grandmar, and @marilynnovak.

Have you discussed it not working with your doctor? How long ago was it done?

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Nov 2, 2021

@mjq
Hello
Sorry to hear the radiofrequency ablation did not work. I have it done twice (once by 2 different doctors) and it did not work for me.
To be honest, that was my last straw.
When that didn't work, I decided to go with surgery.
BTW...my ablation was C5/6.
Good Luck!
Ronnie (GrandmaR)

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martyk | @martyk | Nov 4, 2021

I had an RFA performed on September 9,2021. It was in the lower back L5,S1. It did not help. I still have pain in those area's.

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