I had RF ablation at T10 and T11. It alleviated some of my pain. Really needed T12 also. The doctor who did it told me it would last the rest of my life. It lasted 4 months. I'm getting another one soon. Will get t10, 11, and 12.

I just recently had RFA in November on my upper right and upper left, T5 through T7. They said I probably should’ve had T8, but the insurance only covers three levels. The right one seem to be fine and it may be a coincidence but the last one actually is near a bone spur formation that comes off the spine and I feel like it’s aggravated. If I turn, it really hurts. Very painful. Like I said, it may be a coincidence. They told me the hope was that it would last six months because insurance won’t let it be repeated until then. They said that nerves can regenerate. I’m hoping that this issue goes away soon, but I’m not so sure that maybe it is just a bone spur formation that could be digging into my surrounding tissues.

Welcome @meesh, in addition to the helpful responses that you got from @cookierockwell and @dishpain, I moved your post to this existing discussion to connect with other members and the experiences they've shared:
- Experience with Radio Frequency Ablation procedures? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/experience-with-radio-frequency-ablation-procedures/

You might also appreciate this discussion:
- Sacroiliac joint pain -injections, RF abalation, PT or what 1st: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sacroiliac-joint-pain-injections-rf-abalation-pt-or-what-1st/