Has anyone had nerve ablation treatment for cervical neck pain?

Posted by helenrose @helenrose, Jul 17 2:55pm

I have been having pain from arthritis and facet joints 4 and 5 narrowing for a while now. I am scheduled for the nerve ablation procedure and am worried about it, both that it won't work, or that it will cause me more pain then I have had before. I recently saw an acupuncturist which helped the pain for about 2 or 3 days. She is hard to get into see so I have another appt. in about 3 weeks. Also meeting with my doctor to talk more about the procedure. Also does anyone know if they use conscious sedation for this procedure? Thanks.

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asf1234 | @asf1234 | Jul 20 5:06am

Good luck!

pierwell | @pierwell | Jul 20 8:02am

I’ve had two ablations in my neck area. They weren’t painful, but also didn’t relieve the occipital neuralgia.

lynnmaher | @lynnmaher | Jul 20 12:17pm

In reply to @tresemae "Oh yeah ! 'm ready to do it again. I got over 15 months, So heck..." + (show)

me too! My first ablation last about 16 months and I'm about to go for my second. It's not that bad that it isn't worth the results!

tresemae | @tresemae | Jul 22 3:38pm

Yes way worth it. I will probably make 15 months. Doing great.

vicscats | @vicscats | Jul 23 11:04am

Which nerve and what was diagnosis?
I was told I could not have ablation😟

ljm154305 | @ljm154305 | Jul 23 1:56pm

I have it done on both sides of my neck. You'll have the option of taking a valium but it doesn't help with the pain if the procedure so I don't take it. No anesthesia. It hurts for about 24 to 48 hours. For me the relief lasts 6 months on average.

helenrose | @helenrose | Jul 23 2:32pm

Thanks. I contacted my doctor and they do conscious sedation which I am relieved about. Good to know pain for only 48 hours. I heard from others 2 weeks or so. I guess everyone is different.

zman9094 | @zman9094 | Jul 23 4:52pm

Had 9 of them done on my neck. Super easy with very little discomfort. Unfortunately only got a few months of relief. I am now having my neck fused as I just can't deal with the constant pain. Hopefully once I recover I will be able to get back to racing next season