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Lubbock, TX

I’ve had it done before with no success but it’s been a very long time and li don’t remember it. Is it painful afterwards? I have to travel 3 hours after they do it. Any suggestions??

May 19, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with nerve ablation for neuropathy, with many describing significant but temporary pain relief lasting... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with nerve ablation for neuropathy, with many describing significant but temporary pain relief lasting anywhere from three months to over a year before nerves gradually regrow and the procedure needs repeating. Several members emphasized that post-procedure pain can be intense for several days as nerves die off, strongly recommending having a driver, arranging pain medication in advance, and avoiding long travel immediately afterward. A recurring theme was the critical importance of finding a highly skilled pain management doctor, as one member recounted a traumatic experience and another described a procedure stopped mid-way due to dangerous proximity to the sciatic nerve.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I will never go back to pain management all you are is a genie pig to them they don't know what is or isn't going to work and plus the last one physically held me down as I was screaming and crying for him to take the needles out of my neck. No way will that ever happen again.

May 25, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Am about to try it for the first time. Happy to see the question here. Ty

May 27, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Not sure about neuropathy but I've had my nerves in the lower back burned with Radio Frequency twice now. The 1st time lasted 12mths Wich is considered great. I needed a driver and had to travel 1 hour myself.
The pain for a few days can be worse then what your normal pain is. The 2nd time was much more painful & lasted a week.
It's worth it but I wouldn't go home after the procedure w/o pain meds.
I hope this helps I'm brand new here

May 26, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

My Dr. Did 2 rounds of blocking my nerves now 3rd one he will cotterize burn the nerves in my lower back if that don't work we r going w spinal stem coordinator put in my back

May 24, 2018
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have Ablations ( that’s laser done to rods inserted in your pinched nerves) to kill nerves. It hurts for a few days after while the nerves are firing but then gets better for months. Eventually they grow back and you have to repeat. But if you have a skilled Anestheologist/ Pain medicine MD it can be very helpful for long periods of time.

May 23, 2018

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