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New Developments in Spinal Stimulation for Pain Management Sep 27 1:02pm | By Markus (Mark) A. Bendel, M.D. (@markusabendelmd)
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@ssjohns

Hi, I’d like to jump into this conversation. I recently went to my pain doctor with the intention of discussing the SCS and was told by the PA that this is a “last resort treatment.” Apparently, there are many options out there, which need to be tried before jumping to the SCS. She suggested we try the radio frequency ablation next. I’ve already had two sets of steroid injections (6) each time last year, which only lasted 3 months per injections. My radio frequency ablation is scheduled for June 14. It was explained to me that this procedure last longer than the injections. My back pain is excruciating. It is attributing to my dizziness and instability.
Has anyone else had this done?

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carynana | @carynana | May 26, 2023

Hi, I’ve had the ablation done many years ago.
It also helped for a while.
It’s been back and forth for me with injections, PT,
two fusion surgeries, TENS unit I purchased, deep tissue massage, etc.
I finally decided it’s time to try the SCS. Though it was recommended three years ago, I want ready.
I have pain in various areas, so injections are getting out of control and not really helping any more. I now have almost constant nerve pain.
I’m 71 going on 40. I don’t have time for the pain. 😉
Good luck. I hope the ablation works for you.
With me, various things worked for a while, and then they didn’t. I definitely am using this as a last resort, as I do not want another fusion surgery above where I am already fused.
Take care. I’m sorry for your pain.♥️

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