I had the nerve ablation done almost a year ago, my doctor made it clear that for the first six weeks i would be in more pain, i honestly didnt think that i could have worse pain but sure enough for about 6 weeks it was the worst i ever felt. I did hower get some relief from the nerve ablation. But now am having the same facet pain and pain down my leg again, even after several shots of cortisone directly in the facet joint. My problem is that my doctor is offering to do this nerve ablation again, and i am scared i have to work, i have children, and why is i keep getting the same treatment even after almost 2 years, is there not any other treatments. And i asked my doctor if i should get another mri since he is going by one that is 2 years old, he said no not needed. Help should i get a second opinion, or get this second ablation to see if it helps longer. Tired of being in pain

nurseheather