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Intracept spinal nerve abalation

Posted by virtuous69 @virtuous69, Oct 15, 2022

Anyone had this done?
Darn I created a whole new post moments ago and lost it. ITS my last hope. Spine doc says results are 50-50%. News feed says about 79% receive relief after about 10 days averaging 6-12 months of of pain freedom. I do well with 2-3 x year spinal epidural lasting few days to a little over a month, then bam...back in the mega low back path using opioids.. I,m a senior who cannot walk with walker without
3-4 hrs of Norco pain relief . Am caregiver for my 84 yr old hubby who needs a laminectomy. He Is afraid to have surgery and has PAD pain.
Anyone out there who can share experiences with Intracept spinal nerve abalation??

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artistanne | @artistanne | Mar 8, 2023

When I had the spinal ablation I had a local anesthesia and I only briefly felt real pain twice. But the ablation didn’t resolve my back pain from scoliosis.

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lorrainebege | @lorrainebege | Jul 24, 2024
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@abbyf

I had the spinal ablation. After 2 trials to see if it'd work for me, I did the procedure. IT HURT LIKE HELL!! I have fibromyalgia; so pain is magnified. AND, much to my disappointment, going through the pain did NOTHING to releive my pain. So, today, I'm 12 days post-op from a VERTIFLEX procedure. AGAIN, IT HURT LIKE HELL!! and not sure yet if it was successful. Still have pain; but have another followup appt in a couple of days. Will post an update.

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Did you have the Intracept procedure or another type of ablation?
Intracept is new--a couple of years approved by FDA. Can't imaging you should have so much pain. Can you try another Pain doctor? And verify what type of ablation you've had.
Hope this helps.
Lorraine

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besmith57 | @besmith57 | Aug 22, 2024

My neighbor had it done and he is pain-free now. I had a double spinal fusion in 2022. My lower back pain has never gone away. I had 2 spinal steroid injections a week ago. They say it could take up to two weeks for it to work. I'm guessing it's not going to help the pain. I've been researching the intracept surgery. It sounds very promising. I've had lower back pain for over 3 years so I will definitely be suggesting this procedure to my doctor I talked with him about ablation and he didn't seem like he wanted to do that. If necessary I will be switching doctors who are more open to other treatments. Has anyone had this done and is now pain-free? I also have polyfibramyalgia rheumatic so I pain is a way of life for me right now. I would love to be pain-free one day!

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besmith57 | @besmith57 | Aug 27, 2024
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@besmith57

My neighbor had it done and he is pain-free now. I had a double spinal fusion in 2022. My lower back pain has never gone away. I had 2 spinal steroid injections a week ago. They say it could take up to two weeks for it to work. I'm guessing it's not going to help the pain. I've been researching the intracept surgery. It sounds very promising. I've had lower back pain for over 3 years so I will definitely be suggesting this procedure to my doctor I talked with him about ablation and he didn't seem like he wanted to do that. If necessary I will be switching doctors who are more open to other treatments. Has anyone had this done and is now pain-free? I also have polyfibramyalgia rheumatic so I pain is a way of life for me right now. I would love to be pain-free one day!

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Please will someone tell me if the surgery worked for them?

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reets70 | @reets70 | Aug 28, 2024
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@besmith57

My neighbor had it done and he is pain-free now. I had a double spinal fusion in 2022. My lower back pain has never gone away. I had 2 spinal steroid injections a week ago. They say it could take up to two weeks for it to work. I'm guessing it's not going to help the pain. I've been researching the intracept surgery. It sounds very promising. I've had lower back pain for over 3 years so I will definitely be suggesting this procedure to my doctor I talked with him about ablation and he didn't seem like he wanted to do that. If necessary I will be switching doctors who are more open to other treatments. Has anyone had this done and is now pain-free? I also have polyfibramyalgia rheumatic so I pain is a way of life for me right now. I would love to be pain-free one day!

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I too had PMR and I suspect it left me with this terrible back pain. I now suspect that the PMR never really .eft me, because my shoulders and neck are also extremely painful. Last night my jaw began to pain for no reason and I really pray it is not GCA (another condition directly related to PMR). I’m beginning to feel as old as I am!

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besmith57 | @besmith57 | Aug 28, 2024
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@reets70

I too had PMR and I suspect it left me with this terrible back pain. I now suspect that the PMR never really .eft me, because my shoulders and neck are also extremely painful. Last night my jaw began to pain for no reason and I really pray it is not GCA (another condition directly related to PMR). I’m beginning to feel as old as I am!

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You're not old! When I was on a higher dose of prednisone it really helped my back pain. Once I started tapering the pain has come back. I have a call into the dr about the instracept surgery, but 3 days later still no response.
Your jaw hurting maybe TMJ. I have that now too. It really hurts when I eat. You might want to try a mouth guard. Good luck!

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maieva | @maieva | Nov 24, 2024
In reply to @lldev "I posted previously, seeking any feedback regarding experience, with the Intracept procedure. Has anyone had the..." + (show)
@lldev

I posted previously, seeking any feedback regarding experience, with the Intracept procedure.
Has anyone had the procedure, and if so, please tell me your overall response.
I began having back pain, in my teens. I am now 50, and have had multiple epidurals and injections, over the years, and have recently have medial branch nerve ablations at L4-5, L5-S1. Relief has been minimal. I have been in and out of PT, and continue the recommended exercises at home. I have tried massage therapy, tens unit, oral meds, topical meds, dry needling, and probably some other treatments I can’t recall at the moment. I have advanced osteoporosis, and recently diagnosed with seronegative RA, after being screened 4 other times, over the last 25 years, and told I was negative, because of the negative bloodwork. I am undergoing treatment for both, and seeing some improvement.
I also have HSD, hypermobility spectrum disorder.
Due to my HSD, as well as my osteoporosis, I am not the best candidate for a fusion.
My low back pain, can be quite debilitating. The Intracept procedure sounds promising, but I was really hoping to hear from some individuals that have actually gone through it. My insurance has approved it, after appealing the initial denial.
I have not yet scheduled a procedure date.
Anyone have any feedback?
Thanks.

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I’m having the Intracept procedure on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. I have L4 and L5 bulging disc. I can’t bend slightly or I have lots of pain. Also have weakness in left leg. I will report back if it helps. I have been struggling with this for a year and have not been able to do a lot of the activities I love due to not being able to walk or stand for long periods. I am a 66 year old female.

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chris101 | @chris101 | Dec 24, 2024
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@maieva

I’m having the Intracept procedure on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. I have L4 and L5 bulging disc. I can’t bend slightly or I have lots of pain. Also have weakness in left leg. I will report back if it helps. I have been struggling with this for a year and have not been able to do a lot of the activities I love due to not being able to walk or stand for long periods. I am a 66 year old female.

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Hi Maieva,

My wife age 72 is having similar pain problems, many injections, back surgery on L5-S1 in 2019, still no relief. She is scheduled for the Intracept procedure in January. Can you tell us if you had the procedure and if it helped? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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maieva | @maieva | Dec 24, 2024
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@chris101

Hi Maieva,

My wife age 72 is having similar pain problems, many injections, back surgery on L5-S1 in 2019, still no relief. She is scheduled for the Intracept procedure in January. Can you tell us if you had the procedure and if it helped? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Hi Chris.
Well I wish I could say it took away all my pain, but I’m going on 1 month after the procedure and I still get the sharp pain if I bend the wrong way. I think the constant lower back pain is a little better, but I was so hoping for a better result. I have heard that it can take up to six months for some people. The procedure itself is very easy and since Medicare covers it, I am glad your wife is getting it. She might be one of the lucky ones who get complete relief. I hope so. I’m so new to this problem that I’m still trying to wrap my head around not being able to do what I used too. Not fun.

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