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Radio frequency ablation -SI joint

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 7, 2023 | Replies (15)

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@leigh17

Yes I had a radio frequency ablation of my SI joint on the right side about six years ago. It went very well I did have some kind of tingling and burning in that fight it was mild for about a month and then it went away. I’m having a science sections on the 19th and will probably do the same thing on the left.
Good luck and keep us posted on how you do! Happy New Year.

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@leigh17
I'm confused as to what “science section” is?

@meesh I had a rfa in my neck about a year ago. I had a few weeks of relief. My husband had one at same time and had longer relief. In 2021 I had a fusion of my SI joint. That has helped. I have had two previous surgeries in my L-S joint. The first was in 1993 .. a laminectomy. In 2008 my disc was totally gone. .. so had an implant and hardware placed.

Now I am dealing with more back pain. This time it is believed to be the disc (l-4) above the surgery area. MRI shows no herniation. I don't have the report near me and cannot remember what is happening at that spot. I need to look it up. My memory is getting bad. Especially with not much sleep from pain to deal with. Monday I am trying a steroid injection. Hopefully that will calm this pain. Could be I have had something change since the MRI a year ago. Dr won't order another one yet. I am going to PT and using moist heat and a TENS unit at home.

I took care of my mom for a couple of years .. she had debilitating strokes .. and know how it is to bathe someone when you have back problems. I helped her take care of my Down Syndrome aunt for a few years too. Hard on the body.
You might want to look into getting someone to come in a few times a week to bathe your daughter. I got to where I only sponge bathed mom every other day and my husband had to helped get her in the shower every few weeks.

I will keep you in my prayers that you will make the correct decision for you.

ZeeGee