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Post by supv26 on Feb 26, 2008 20:03:18 GMT -6
That is what I am getting done to me on 02/27/2008 in Springfield, MO. My NS referred me to this pain management and this will be my second time there. Last time they did the thing with the needles in the back and deadened the nerves with a numbing agent. It worked! So now they are going to do the needle thing again but this time fry the nerves with electricity. This is supposed to help with the pain. I have my fingers crossed!!
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Post by Tmasgio on Feb 26, 2008 20:46:50 GMT -6
Hi,
Good Luck. I hope this works out for you. BTW- I live in MO. Actually, I am in St. Louis. I used to live in Springfield,Mo went I went to college.
Tony
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Post by RobertG on Feb 26, 2008 22:07:50 GMT -6
Please followup with your results. I hope the procedure is a success.
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Post by supv26 on Feb 27, 2008 17:42:42 GMT -6
Update.....
I had the procedure done today and it is too soon to tell if it is working yet. The procedure was a bit painful and I am having a lot of site pain right now. I have an appointment with the Dr in a month and we'll see if I need to do more.
I'll post again soon with more results.
Dan
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Post by tc on Apr 16, 2008 18:30:38 GMT -6
Hi, Dan.
I had radio frequency lesioning done from C-3 to C-5 on Monday. Right side of my neck only. I was disappointed that they couldn't do both sides on the same day. I had to inconvenience my son, since I wasn't allowed to drive myself home after the procedure. Now, I'll have to impose on him twice. They'll do the other side in 3 weeks. The pain management doctor tried a couple times (ouch) to lesion C-6, but was never able to line things up right to do that area. My tumor is at C-6 and C-7. That made me curious as to what is going on there? (Next MRI is June 2.)
On day two since the procedure, I think the right side is going to be better than the untreated side. I'm anxious for the soreness from the procedure to go away, so that I can see if it helped. I already have somewhat less pain on the right going up my neck and the back of my head, whereas the left side is still aching.
For those who don't know, "lesioning" is only temporary stunning of the nerves. Temporary as in 6 months to a year. Neuroblation is permanent or supposed to be.
Teresa
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Post by supv26 on Apr 16, 2008 21:56:07 GMT -6
Teresa,
I have finally been able to tell the procedure is working. I have not taken as many Tramadol lately and the pain is less frequent. I still have pain but not as constant as it was. I went to my pain management Dr on Monday and they scheduled me for another procedure for this coming Monday. I told the Dr that it has worked and asked him to do the other side. He agreed and even said there was no reason for the test shots so we will do the radio frequency neauroblation Monday. I am thinking this will help even more and I am hoping for a good summer.
I know now what to expect and that it will take several days for the procedure pain to subside. I do ask for the sedation to help me relax but like you know, they do not put you out for this procedure. To anyone out there that is considering this, be prepared that it does hurt but the affects are worth it.
Too me the pain from the procedure is far less than suffering through chronic pain.
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Post by supv26 on Apr 21, 2008 20:17:40 GMT -6
I had my 2nd Radio Frequency Neauroblation procedure today. Other than the little nurse screwing up for the 4th time trying to get the IV in, it went quite well. I came out with hardly any pain except for the soreness from the procedure. I have my fingers crossed this will work now for a long time!!
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