How often can one get this procedure done?
I am scheduled for this procedure at the Allevio Pain Management Clinic in Toronto. Medications, alternative therapies, and cervical spine surgery have been ineffective in pain management. Healthcare… read more
I’m at my wits end. Having tried literally everything there is and I’m now going to enquire with a neurosurgeon about this radio frequency treatment.
Has anyone with peripheral neuropathy tried this?
Would you recommend it?
I've had it done 2 times works pretty good but still have pain just not as intense.
I am on the waitlist for cervical spine Radiofrequency Neurotomy. I had a C4-C5 cervical spine surgery with iliac bone fusion in Sept 2019. It did not resolve the pain, it worsened the pain and further decreased range of motion. I also had a fusion at L4-L5 in 2002, and lumbo-sacral tarlov cysts removed in 2021 (since grew back). I have advanced OA (cervical spine greatly affected), tarlov cysts, and Myofascial Syndrome. For those that had the procedure done, what was your experience and… read more
The procedure was performed last Monday, it is now Friday. There is no difference in pain - actually worse. The pain is currently at an 8 (greater than usual 6-7). I also read it can take a couple… read more
I want to make sure that my cat will always have what they need. I've always had cats in my life, and the occasional dog. It would be great if I were close to an animal lover I could count on if my cat needs anything that I can't provide at that time. I know I would be less depressed but I don't want an animal to suffer because of me. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do, or if I should not have an animal friend at all at this point in my life?
I think you will easily find a pet sitter if you can afford one. If not I would check your nearest Senior Center as they probably have volunteers who could help you out with the cat and maybe even… read more
I live in OKC, I go to Indian Health Services, due to financial hardship, been denied Soc.Sec.Disability, SSI, NO INCOME limits services, caused mental issues that only worsen daily, if I could find a pain management center, to document my spinal cord injury that caused my unemployed, doctors at clinic constantly tell me nothing can be done for my pain, nor Dr. Diagnoses, assessment, treatment plan to date.
@A MyChronicPainTeam Member, there has to be something somewhere that you could get help! What about shelters? I'm sure that they could direct you in the right direction! At least you'd be off of the… read more
I have lower back pain for years. Now I have Sciatica along with everything else. I have gone to Neurologists, Ortho guys, my Primary, a Chiro and a few others, and mostly the only thing offered to me is Drugs. I can have "anything I want" from Asprin to Percoset. I dont want any of it. I want to find a treatment or cure that I can actually live with. PT doesnt work for me bevause it only brings on more pain. I'm 71, I'd like to enjoy the years I have left.
Oh God, I so agree, I absolutely Hate taking pills! Always worried, do I have my dose, when I’ll be away from home 🤔
I wish I could try Medication Weed, if only we could live without all the… read more
If so how do you cope with the pain that changed your life!!! I don’t know if it’s just me but when I was told we are trying to deal with your pain and give you some quality of life back 🤔really are we to feel so much better to live with health issues I mean it just can’t be me that knows by your Drs saying that to you that you actually feel so much better and still dealing with pain, quality of life back sounds like it should be said to the patients that even though they are suffering they’ll… read more
When we are in constant pain, our minds deal with situation through distraction. This is why you may find yourself being more forgetful (where are my keys, why did I come in this room). I have… read more
My insurance won't cover any type of alternative pain relief treatments like acupuncture. I have tried it two times and it helped better than any medicine or other treatments I have ever tried, but had to pay completely out of pocket and it's no way near cheap. My family already has to care for my paralyzed mother and we can't afford any extra spending. Our insurance barely covers any of my families medical expenses, but we make "too much" money to receive any type of aid. Is there any other way… read more
You look young, but if you are 65 or over you can get help through My Aged Care, you can find it on google, that's where I go and I pay very much less than I was paying for treatment and they are all… read more
I have sciatica nerve pain into my foot and it feels like a tight band is around the top of my foot and it feels like foot is being crushed/squeezed. Has anyone had those symptoms and had successful treatment?
My pain doc wants me to try a nerve block on my back. I'm willing to try anything at this point. If you've had it done, is it painful? Does it hurt? I have DDD, stenosis,and L-4 and L-5 are herniated. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
You need to find a specialist who knows how to do it and has a CT or at least an ultrasound available. It can help you to patch up the pain for 1 - 3 months depending on the stage of your herniated… read more