Radio frequency Denervation ?

[Phillylou]

Ok gang , has anyone heard of this or had this done to their lower back to ease pain . Apparently it’s done lie an epidural but a laser is passed down the needle to cauterise the nerves in the back . I’m going to have it done so if any of you have back pain drop me a message and i’ll Let you know how it goes.

I’ve had the paperwork from NICE and this treatment is replacing cortisone injections . Xx

[suzy1959]

I had this procedure about 8 years ago and it worked a treat! I haven’t had the same pain back since. Unfortunately, I have developed Osteoarthritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica since and am on steroids, so I’m not sure if they are masking any return of that pain.

[Phillylou in reply to suzy1959]

I have OA & PSA my consultant thinks it’s the psa pain along with multiple problems with the OA in lumbar spine . I’m willing to try anything 😂😂😘

[Lolabridge]

A friend of mine had this done a few years ago and hasn't had back pain since.

[clifetta]

I will be very interested in hearing how this goes. I have had 3 epidural steroid injections in my spine so far and waiting for another now, they only give me pain relief for about a year so anything that can improve on that is good news. I hope it all goes well for you

[Phillylou]

I’m in a group for PSA people and 2 have come back to me so far confirming its fantastic. One lost the pain totally & the other had had it numerous times over the years getting 8-12 months relief each time . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[Sunseaandsand]

Hi, I bet you can not wait to have this treatment done.

Just a couple of important points for anyone with severe osteoporosis like myself.

This treatment is ONLY given to patients who have previously been treated with steroid facet joint injects or nerve block.

As we all know steroid injections are a no go for anyone with severe osteoporosis and not recommended for anyone with Osteoporosis.

Nerve block usually consists of a series of injections.

Hopefully for those people who are eligible for this treatment it will give them a much better quality of life.

I understand the pain relief it gives is usually 6 to 12 months, then the procedure has to be repeated.

Good luck and Please Let us know how you get on , look forward to hear of you dancing again!!

[Phillylou in reply to Sunseaandsand]

Hi, my consultant gave me the NICE regulations to read and that states that cortisone injections , which is what I actually went for, are no longer being offered as they have proved too costly and not providing lengthy relief. So now the RFD is preferred treatment , providing longer lasting relief thereby less costly .

[dinahgale]

I had a cortisone injection a couple of years ago after which I had no feeling in and couldn't move my right leg for some hours. It didn't work and when I asked if it could be tried again I was told that the doctor wouldn't do it because he was "afraid of hurting" me. Is this a common experience, I wonder? Although my lower back pain has been grim for many years and this procedure sounds really good, I must confess I'm very wary of having any more injections into my spine. Any thoughts......?

[Phillylou in reply to dinahgale]

I’d go visit go and ask about pain clinic referral , be prepared to wait unless you do as I did , get a private consult first then go on nhs list after.

[dinahgale]

Thank you Phillylou. I'll ask about that. Have to say, the new procedure sounds marvellous.