Spinal stenosis and ablations

I have a very similar lumbar spine condition. My doctor said no to Tops and other similar devices. My impression is that they may be useful only for those with mild conditions.

I’ve had an ablation on my lower spine and have found pain relief. I would do it again. I may need another one and will be seeking help. They do last one year Or longer.
I have had many issues with my back. It’s painful. Good luck
Mjd

@maryjjeandennis
Did you have any side effects from the procedure? I am scheduled to have the first trial done Friday and I am nervous about it. Glad you got results.

@stanbridge the final ablation took care of my pain. I did not have any side effects from the trials. I am happy with what I accomplished . Good luck MJD

@heisenberg34 The only thing that worked for me was a Cortisone Epidural in the S1/L5
My pain management Dr. tried other areas with the Cortisone but only the S1/L5 worked. It only lasts about 3 months. Have had my fill this year of Cortisone. My side effects, this last one in August, edema in my feet, which elevation eliminated temporarily. And extreme easy bruising.
My pain was mostly in the top portion of my right thigh and in the AM. It was extremely painful. It would come an go. Before the first cortisone shot, I was using Advil. Which
worked for a while.
So I have decided for now to not have any more shots, at least for now. My first shot was Jan.,31st of this year. Last was Aug, of this year. So far doing ok. And BTW, PT NEVER HELPED ME!
My Spinal Stenosis is severe. But not having surgery. At least for now.
So we shall see.
I wish you a pain free outcome, no matter what you decide. Look into the TOPS procedure. I will as well

@sunbun303 Thanks for your reply. We all have our own, unique pain journey. Hope yours gets better and better.

I guess I won't be a good candidate for RF ablation as the medial branch block didn't provide adequate pain relief. I will see later today if the pain doc has anything else to add. In 2 weeks I will be at Mayo for some 3D MRI imaging of the area in the pelvis and hips. Hopefully that will shed some light on the issue.

you didn't say where it is you get the ablatia? and why you get it? not enough info to suggest remedies....

@heisenberg34 I can tell the Cortisone is leaving my body. When I get up in the morning, my hamstrings on upper right side are stiff. But subside as the day moves on. Fingers crossed it doesn’t get as bad as before I had the first shot🙏🤞🤞,
I wish you pain free days.

@kris27 , @heisenberg34 , After seeing numerous posts regarding "ABLATION", I still do not understand what that is. I'll be seeing my new pain management soon, and need to know about this. (I've had an ablation: intraventricular heart ablation, so I guess there are several types)