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Experience with Radio Frequency Ablation procedures?

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

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I had the ablation for SI Joint Pain. It has not solved the pain problem. The test injections were "successful" so I am surprised the Ablation has not been. The pain goes down as long as I don't move and stay in the reclined position. Have gained weight from no exercise. Casual walking actually seems to help. I can do some of the PT exercises not all. The knee to chest one is painful. I don't know what's next. Not depressed but disheartened yea that. It's hard to go to the doctor and tell him again about the pain "Month after Month". Just want it to stop and have some ability to do things, anything, I was very physically active before, the change is difficult to adjust to.

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Hi. I do not know if I can be of any help but my doc will not do Radio for the SI joints. I have selective nerve injections (both sides). They may last a year or maybe more. Radio lasts longer on my L4-L6. We usually do the procedures for both close together, a couple of weeks apart. Everyone has their own policy as to what they will perform or not do. I trust my doc that he knows what is best. Hope this helps. Happy New Year and stay safe and healthy. KLH