It's a procedure that destroys nerves in an area of pain. If the nerves are destroyed, they stop sending pain signals. The nerves eventually grow back. It varies from Individual to individual how fast they grow back and how much pain relief someone receives from the procedure.

Hi Shotsey,
Yeah the nerve block (for me) was easy. Of course I believe that RFA is much more painful for us! Some people might not need anything afterwards but I sure did🥴
I can't take Vicodin, so my MD prescribed Percocet. I used them very sparingly then by day 3 I took some Tramadol. Oh, and ice packs! Lots of ice. 🥶
I had my cervical ablation 2 weeks ago, and all good now. The referred pain into my shoulder and arm is gone.
Wishing you good luck, dear.
RFAs can help, but be prepared it will likely hurt more for awhile 😉
Love,
Deb 😘

Thanks for all the info . Well I'm still doing my homework and figuring out what to do. I'm not going to be going to the same pain doctor, I talked to someone else that I respect and he's going to get back to me regarding a different pain doctor and I'm also going to consult that neurologist about a pain doctor and other things
who had to cancel on me due to an emergency
and see what he says and get more feedback and then I will eventually try something. Let me know if and when you do get the radio frequency ablation on your neck. I know this is something you've been thinking about quite some time.🙏

OK, I'm confused. I thought you were doing test blocks for your neck. But apparently you are doing both. Gosh, you sound like me so much. And that's not good. Anyway, so the shot that caused butt pain, was that a block test for RFA too? Uf noticed, what was it for? It is possible your piriformis muscle has spasmed after the shot he did? Do you know any PT stretches to pull that muscle some to start relaxing it? When is your test Block for your neck?

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I completely agree about reviews, skills and success rate are much more important than bedside manner 😉 I'm more concerned about what he's doing while I'm 'under'. Lol

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