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Neck & upper back pain

Posted by tardi400 @tardi400, Sep 8, 2020

I broke a bone in the back of my neck 2 yrs ago. The break has healed but I am left with pain in my upper back & neck area. I have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, Lidocane injections, massage. Nothing helps . I must sit or lay down to get relief and as a result I am now so weak I can hardly walk. Does anyone have any suggestions? The doctors say there is noting they can do. I am 92 yrs old so I guess thy think I will be dead soon so why bother.

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 8, 2020

@tardi400 Welcome tardi to connect My suggestion is since the Dr won't operate and you,be tried some things did you ever look into accupuncture? A friend of mine loves it for pain

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tardi400 | @tardi400 | Sep 8, 2020
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@lioness

@tardi400 Welcome tardi to connect My suggestion is since the Dr won't operate and you,be tried some things did you ever look into accupuncture? A friend of mine loves it for pain

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Yes, I tried several acupuncture treatments but they did not help. Thank you anyway.

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sparklegram | @sparklegram | Sep 8, 2020

@tardi400, have you tried to get a second or third opinion about possible treatments?

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bustrbrwn22 | @bustrbrwn22 | Sep 8, 2020

How terrible! I hope our wise friends on the forum have some suggestions

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 8, 2020
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@tardi400

Yes, I tried several acupuncture treatments but they did not help. Thank you anyway.

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@tardi400 So sorry for your pain did you see a neurologist but I'm sure you talked with all of nd of Dr,s

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barbbie | @barbbie | Sep 9, 2020

I have similar areas of pain. I have a marvelous pain management doctor who has been helping me for 8 years now. Most recently he injected my thoracic back. Being in an upright position for too long causes a lot of pain. The most recent injections gave me relief for a couple of weeks. The next step is for him to fry my nerves in a process called radio frequency ablation. I have had that done in other places and have obtained relief for as much s two years. In fact, neck pain from a whiplash, caused me to have occipital headaches that were wicked. Had rfa done for that in January and I am still headache free! Hopefully you can find a pain management specialist as great as mine. Please stay in touch. I care.

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bustrbrwn22 | @bustrbrwn22 | Sep 9, 2020
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@barbbie

I have similar areas of pain. I have a marvelous pain management doctor who has been helping me for 8 years now. Most recently he injected my thoracic back. Being in an upright position for too long causes a lot of pain. The most recent injections gave me relief for a couple of weeks. The next step is for him to fry my nerves in a process called radio frequency ablation. I have had that done in other places and have obtained relief for as much s two years. In fact, neck pain from a whiplash, caused me to have occipital headaches that were wicked. Had rfa done for that in January and I am still headache free! Hopefully you can find a pain management specialist as great as mine. Please stay in touch. I care.

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Can radio frequency ablation be done for sciatica?

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barbbie | @barbbie | Sep 9, 2020
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Can radio frequency ablation be done for sciatica?

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No.

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helenrose | @helenrose | 2 days ago

I have been having neck pain from arthritis, facet joints 4 & 5 I believe. I have tried cortisone shots which have not helped. The next step would be radio frequency nerve ablation. I had the test for that, the medial branch block, and right after, had no pain. However pain increased as the day went on. Has anyone had the rya and would you recommend it? I know it is painful to do it and I will be very sore afterwards for a few weeks. If it works.

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llander1966 | @llander1966 | 1 day ago
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@helenrose

I have been having neck pain from arthritis, facet joints 4 & 5 I believe. I have tried cortisone shots which have not helped. The next step would be radio frequency nerve ablation. I had the test for that, the medial branch block, and right after, had no pain. However pain increased as the day went on. Has anyone had the rya and would you recommend it? I know it is painful to do it and I will be very sore afterwards for a few weeks. If it works.

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I have had neck pain almost all my life from an accident when I was in my teens. I have been having yearly rfa's for the last 4 years and they have been very helpful. I get cervical headaches from my neck and the rfa's help a lot to reduce the frequency. Mine are done under sedation so not painful when done. There is some soreness after but mine has not been bad. Discuss the possibilities with the doctor who will perform the rfa's. Remember everyone is different but I hope you find some relief no matter what you decide.

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