Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to Treat Neck and Back Pain

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If pain from arthritis of the facet joints in your neck or back is limiting your ability to participate in activities you love, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) may offer relief. RFA is a minimally invasive procedure that interrupts the nerves sending pain signals to the brain.
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@allthewayonehunnid879 6 месяцев назад

This procedure was a miracle for me. I have never had relief like this. I will get this procedure done as needed till I die.

@Gonzo-z6n Месяц назад

How long does it last for u?

@brendacrum2388 День назад

Oct 15, 2024 had my first ablation on left side of neck. They gave me pain pill and pill for relation before procedure. Had no pain during procedure except a little stinging when injecting numbing solution like going to dentist. Very pleasant experience can't wait to have right side done on the 29th. The pain pill and relation pill works wonders ask for them. My dr very gentle and caring. I give credit to the Lord I prayed and asked him to send me to the right dr.

@angelakores6946 8 месяцев назад

I just had my first test injection, yesterday. It helped so much! I need one more injection, to see how my body reacts to it, then I get my ablation. I'm extremely hopeful that it will help alleviate a lot of my pain.

@erinjean9971 Год назад

Be happy you were put under, this is so painful! My thoracic area was done and going for more.

@KDubTwin2 9 месяцев назад

Did this work for you? I need this in my thoracic area also.

@CRITICAL_HATE 3 месяца назад

no you are just a puss, I have had it done in my neck both sides many times with no anesthesia. They always joke about how I am a beast and can take anything. In fact I just got it today and Gorman joking said Im either immune to pain or dead inside, I am a little of both. I get this done about every 8 months on my neck. It is easy peasy and I LOVE it. I even love when he shoves the ablation into my spine I can feel it and man it feels good. Dont let them grift you out more money suck it up and be strong and get it done with just the local. My doctor was talking cars with me and as he mentioned his R8, his Porsche and Bentley ya screw these guys they get enough money I will take a fewm in of pain for 2k off my price.

@khatgib Год назад

I just had this done this morning in my mid-back. I had six needles total. I was fully awake. It was extremely painful because it's so close to the nerve. Fortunately, I can tolerate a lot of pain, so if you don't have a high pain tolerance, I would suggest you ask for a little something.

@tncorgi92 5 месяцев назад

I am definitely getting sedation because every time I had an epidural injection I had what I think is called a vasovagal reaction; nausea, plummeting blood pressure and dizziness. They had to stop the procedure a couple of times.

@khatgib 5 месяцев назад

@@tncorgi92 I hope all goes well.

@graciemae9309 Год назад

I just had this done yesterday and my doctor put me completely under. It was never even mentioned that I should be awake while the procedure was being done.

@pamelawilliams8591 5 месяцев назад

I've had it done 3 times total and I was awake for all 3. Wish I hasn't been for one them, because the numbing medication FAILED and I felt everything on one side. It was horrible. Dr was totally freaking out.

@Rachael.Zoes.Journey 5 месяцев назад

I had mine done 2 weeks ago. Was asleep for the whole thing. Woke up feeling great. Pain is at the site but starting to ease. I couldn't turn and my head felt wobbly but feeling good

@danbutler7708 4 месяца назад

I've had it done multiple times and may just end up doing it again. I will always be awake I would like to feel the pain and be able to convey to the doctor when it happens and when there is success

@tncorgi92 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for posting this video. I've had arthritic neck pain for over a year, serious enough where I can hardly sleep and have given up on most daily activities. I have gone through physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, opioids and steroids and was turned down for surgery. Even though an MRI quite clearly showed the problem in the facet joints, no one ever mentioned RFA to me until I read about it online and got hooked up with a pain specialist. I'm having the procedure done in one month and am eager to see how much relief I get!

@shehryarjawed6917 Месяц назад

Hi I have someone who has been in your exact situation and I came upon RFA looking online. How did it go for you? Please let me know thank you!

@Chris-vq1jt Год назад

This is awesome , thank you so much for this explanation! I feel very well informed to decide on getting this procedure done.

@sherireedy329 Месяц назад

Great explanation! Thank you. Having one done this week, can’t wait and hope it works!! I’ve had epidurals and facet blockers for years and years (early 2000’s) Hit or miss all the time! Praying for a HIT!!

@katygirl9221 Год назад

So Dr. Patel, I'm getting the procedure but my doctor is putting me completely under because I'm afraid of needles. Also, I did the medial branch and it did not really work.

@GarvisLeak 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the advice and information.

@ripleypipe Год назад

Beware everyone, the initial test procedure was nothing less than miraculous. However when my facet joint ablation was performed, over a year ago now, all it did was make the pain and discomfort much worse and pain killers no longer give me any relief. Please beware of this intervention, I thought I had nothing to lose...but it can make things worse, it seems permanently.

@pantysnatcher1455 6 месяцев назад

You shouldn't have lied about the tests

@kariowens4380 4 месяца назад

I’m worse too !

@pantysnatcher1455 3 месяца назад

My tests worked great, but I had the procedure done 6 weeks ago and the results are disappointing so far.

@beckydoane676 Год назад

99 % relief.

@s.c.588 4 месяца назад

I demanded to be put to sleep as mine was in my cervical spine on multiple levels with a max of only 3 he was allowed to do. Great pain relief but doesn’t last. I had it done several times and still had to take pain meds and have trigger point steriod injections in my traps because of spasms that would still occur at times which caused occipital neuralgia headaches which are the worst headaches ever. Like a nail being driven in your eye socket and more. I don’t wish this health condition on anyone. I’m only 46 and have had it since around 9 years

@cap6159 8 месяцев назад

Exactly how much pain do you feel from this procedure? I have 6 shots coming up and what I'm concerned about is the pain vs. the outcome? My doctor is very informative with me. But my fear of increased pain is making me wonder. Is it worth it?

@trish5864 5 месяцев назад

When you have this done where do they put the grounding pad ?

@llotsdeede Год назад

Have you ever seen someone getting the ablation in the Lumbar area of the spine ex: L2, L3, L4 Loose control of thei bladder due to the procedure? I have seen a few people reply that it happened to them, My surgeons office said it was a possibility. Is it possible to become paralyzes with the ablation? Also, therapist said it may sometimes weaken the muscle that goes around your body that you use in exercises to strengthen those muscles. A few of my vertebrae collapsed exercising to help me walk and stand better.