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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: i thought it was in my left pocket
Posts: 4,117
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Grand Magnate
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: i thought it was in my left pocket
Posts: 4,117
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Radio Frequency Ablation - SCARED of what I'm reading!
I just had my first visit with my new PM doctor since my other one retired. I am left here scratching my head  . For one thing, this Dr is from Madagascar and I had a hard time understanding him.
When I explained that I've been battling horrible back spasms and lumbar pain (multi-level degeneration) for a long time, he did a quick 'motion' test - (bending at waist, twisting, etc) and quickly concluded that he wants to do Medial Branch Blocks on me. If I respond to them, he would go on to do Radio Frequency Ablation.
Everything I'm reading about them online from others who've had this done pretty much say the same thing - that they are in much worse pain/burning for weeks after the procedure!
Have any of you had this done? Did your RSD spread?
I'm also concerned about my SCS leads being in the way.
ANY input would be much appreciated, as I'm in 'Anxiety-Mode' over this!
Thanks,
Rae
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