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Old 07-13-2011, 01:58 PM #1
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Help Radio frequency ablation/rhizotomy

Hi

I am new to the site and I am hoping to get some feedback. I recently had a RFA done on both sides of my neck (c-3, c-4). I am hoping that maybe someone else has had this done so I can know what to expect from this procedure.

I can't help but think that it has back fired on me and is causing more problems that I started out with. Is that even a possibility from RFAs? I do have a pretty high pain tolerance since I have been dealing with multiple health/chronic pain issues for years. But this procedure has taken my pain to a whole nother level. When I had it done, I could actually feel the nerves being burnt (which was horrible). Now, 9 days later, I am still in so much pain. The pain goes from the back of my head and radiates down into my shoulders. I am by far worse than before I had this done.

I know that it can take weeks to feel the full effects from this procedure. Is it normal to have such an increase in pain before it gets better? If anyone has any feedback to offer I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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