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Who Here Has Had Nerve Ablation/Radioactive Neurotomy (same thing)?

Posted by babette @babette, Oct 1, 2019

I'm having this done on Thursday after a good result from the diagnostic nerve block test. Would love to hear about your experiences, especially the truth about how painful it is. I'm have 3 nerves ablated (is that even a word :?) ). Many thanks in advance.

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 2, 2023

Which is better for neuropathy in the legs and feet - doing ablation or having the spinal cord stimulator ?? It sounds like the ablation is in a concentrated area whereas the pain from neuropathy is in my legs and feet

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tyyne21wigwam | @tyyne21wigwam | Apr 3, 2023
In reply to @dabbs "Basically, If the nerve is found on test then they do a procedure called nerve ablation..." + (show)
@dabbs

Basically, If the nerve is found on test then they do a procedure called nerve ablation which basically keeps it from growing as well as pain on what it’s rubbing against….David

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Yes, but didn't help. It was not painful.

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Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Apr 3, 2023
In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @bettyg81pain, You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hello @bettyg81pain, You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic listed below and it's great to see you have a response from @dabbs. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion where you can read what other members have shared.
--- Who Here Has Had Nerve Ablation/Radioactive Neurotomy (same thing)?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/who-here-has-had-nerve-ablationradioactive-neurotomy-same-thing/.

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Hello, Betty (@bettyg81pain) and dabbs (@dabbs)
Thank you for telling me about nerve ablation. I'd never heard of it before. I'll mention it to my neurologist when I'm talking to him next. You've definitely got me curious.
Ray (@ray666)

And hello, John (@johnbishop)
Thank you for the nerve ablation link!
Ray (@ray666)

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 3, 2023

This man was going to a pain specialist. A friend of mine had it done on her wrist at Mayo for a nerve that was causing her not to be able to play sports because of the pain - so its something to check out

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 3, 2023

We definitely want to hear what your opinion is afterwards!!

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bookahol | @bookahol | Apr 4, 2023

I had nerve ablations done in my neck to relieve the extreme pain of my arthritis. It has proven to be very successful. The ablation procedure was somewhat painful, but the results were worth it. The only problem is that the nerves may grow back again, and the ablations will need to be done again. The usual time period for relief is at least 18 months. I am hoping mine will last longer.

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 4, 2023

I'm not at all familiar with nerve ablation-can a dr do this for neuropathy in both leg (from knees to feet?) Had friends that have had it done with smaller nerve issues, I have found out)

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bettyg81pain | @bettyg81pain | Apr 4, 2023

I sure want to hear your report!!

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Lou | @lcd | Apr 4, 2023

Has anyone had the intracept procedure done with radio frequency ablation? Good results? Being told the nerves grow back at slower rate.

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fog1958north | @fog1958north | Apr 5, 2023
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@lcd

Has anyone had the intracept procedure done with radio frequency ablation? Good results? Being told the nerves grow back at slower rate.

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My pain clinic folk told me that the intracept procedure is "permanent." As in for life? Don't think I can buy that. Evaluating skeptically whether to consider the procedure?

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