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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 26 9:22am | Replies (6794)
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@tierd

Hello I had 2 knee replacements 1 year ago this July 27 wow the pain is worse Im going to a pain specialist
I don't like pain killers they don't last long enough.
My specialist wants me to have the nerves burned I go Friday 29 to have this done. The doctor put me on some Garlise it was wonderful for about 2 weeks
the pain is back wit a vengeance. The top of my feet hurt so bad Any advice or knolage you can share

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 15, 2018

Hello @tierd -- welcome to Connect. I have not heard of having the nerves burned. Did your specialist give you any details on the procedure - specifically any risks involved, success ratio, etc. ? There is another discussion on a new knee procedure called COOLIEF that you may want to review here:

-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/coolief/bookmark/?ajax_hook=action&_wpnonce=04e1bb881b

I'm also tagging @JustinMcClanahan who has had a knee replacement to get his thoughts and maybe offer some suggestions.

John

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Jun 15, 2018

Hi John
The nerve burning the doc is referring to might be radio frequency ablation.
Ronnie

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Jun 15, 2018

Hi
I think the nerve burning your specialist is talking about is radio frequency nerve ablation. This is suppose to cauterize the nerves so the pain messages don't reach the brain. I've had it done a few times for back and neck pain without success. Of course, we are all different and react in different ways.
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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