Lee, Thanks for the info. I have spoken with a friend who had it done as well and there were two procedures explained to me...one was where they "zap" the nerves through a long needle where the nerve may grow back which was not surgical and the patient was awake which results in temporary relief until the nerve grows back.

The other procedure was described as two small incisions on either side, muscle dilation, and flouroscope tube to view the nerve and permanently severing. No mention of regrowth was brought up. It was presented as more "permanent" than the needle procedure where they ask you...does that hurt? Does that feel better? Which is what my friend had done to her.

I guess I have some more questions now.

Thanks for your response!