Burning Back Pain with Radio Frequency Ablation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Back pain is one of the biggest reasons people visit the doctor. It's often chronic, excruciating pain and keeps people from enjoying a normal life.
To see him today, you would never guess Mike MacDonald was incapacitated following a car crash a year ago.
"The worst thing was just trying to tie my shoes in the morning and getting dressed. It was horrible," says MacDonald.
The pain was in his lower or lumbar spine, the result of injury-related arthritis of the facet joint. When physical therapy didn't work, he foresaw a painful future.
"I figured I'd just turned 50 and I'm in for it," says MacDonald.
"We tried to exhaust all non-interventional options but it became apparent that his pain was lingering and he was sort of at a plateau. And I discussed with him the interventional procedure," says Dr. Christopher Dawson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician on the medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System.
Called radio frequency ablation, or RFA, doctors essentially burn away the offending nerves.
"I use a cannulated insulated needle, usually a five millimeter period of area of that does heat up. You want that small bit of area that heats up to be very close to the nerve that you're trying to localize for the actual ablation. And I burn it at four levels and it's for 90 seconds," says Dr. Dawson.
Prior to the procedure, nerves are tested with a pain block to make sure that once disabled, the pain would be diminished by at least 50 percent. For most people, the 'hot shot' kills the problem.
"I won't see a patient back for anywhere from three to four weeks because it may take that long for them to tell optimal benefit," says Dr. Dawson.
Mike is back on his feet and back to his favorite past times.
"I was almost in tears, because I didn't think I'd ever be right again, I didn't. I thought it was going to change my whole lifestyle," says MacDonald.
Most importantly, he's back to seeing a bright future.
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I had this done and the results are amazing, absolutely amazing! It was a long procedure since the insurance company Blue shield wanted me to get two sets of cortisol with lidocaine injections so that there was proof the radiofrequency ablation would work. The cortisol in lidocaine basically maps out the back for the doctor and shows him what spots give you relief and what spots don't so he can burn the correct set of nerves. My first set of shots worked in the second set did not so we were able to establish which nerves to burn. My doctor was very careful not to jump in and just start burning nerves. Anyhow I am very happy with the results I thought I would be a cripple the rest of my life but I'm back to construction and lifting 70 pound pieces of lumber with no problem. I do wake up with a lot of pain in my legs which I never had before that goes clear up to my hips which is something new but if that's the only problem it's a good trade-off since 10 minutes of stretching in the morning makes the pain in my hips go away. I would highly recommend it but you better check out your doctor for references they better be darn good at what they're doing. Watch out for the quacks, there out there and they will mess you up!!!!!! I found a lot of good information on yelp, trust me if there is a bad doctor out there he's going to get yelped to death from unhappy patients. Beware of good results from people that do not have a long history on yelp. If the person only has one review this could easily be an Astroturfer. Astroturfing is when doctors hire public relations firms to make them look good on Google searches. If a person gives the doctor a good review take a look at their other reviews and make sure they're just not giving everyone a glowing review. If they don't give any bad reviews there probably Astroturfers working for a public relations firm. Use your intuition when researching, buyer beware!
I just had this done a few days ago. I have a little pain where the needles were injected, but this morning, I woke up and stood up straight for the first time in over 2 years. Phil you must have never felt the pain that comes with having a bad back. Every thing I loved doing came to a stop. I tried everything else. This was like a miracle for me.
Maggie S
I hope the same to me I have tried everything and Dam pain pills sick of it . Crying out loud in pain . I just had my procedure for my back Lumbar spine radio hot needle thing done today. Time well tell . Hope your doing fine.
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William E hey how is your back now please reply as I’m waiting get this done.
This procedure is 1000% heaven sent for me. I usually have it done every 7 months or so. Completely takes the pain away. Had it on on L3, 4, 5 back area..
Great to hear that this has helped. thinking of having it done. How many times can you have this done longterm...as it doesnt last more than 6 months
@@MP-po6fj you can have it done however long the pain is gone. Now I usually have the procedure every year. It seems like when I first started the pain would return in 6-7 months now it keeps the pain away until the nerves grow back which in my case annually. I’ll continue this procedure for the rest of my life. A fact.
@@SportbikeUnitedRiderzis it still working for u?
I was hit with explosives in 69 at 20 years old, this started a continuous deterioration of four of my spinal vertebrae in my lower back.
45 years later, last year in August, I was in rollover car accident. A young guy ran the light, hit me , spin me around twice, roll me over twice. Car landed on it's top. My seat belt wouldn't open, I was suspended up side down for 3 minutes until I was able to open the belt.
This accident aggravated my precondition of my back.
My life has been one big "#9 pain levels" in the ass , ever since!!
I take the procedure soon, I believe it will work for me! Geno
Get your facet joints and S.i joints injection to check my Surgeon did not even sagest it I did and guess what my facet joints and S.i joints must have surgery . So some times watching TH-cam can help pin point the real problem
I just had the anesthetic injects a week ago... both sides L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1. It worked great, so now I'm just waiting for insurance to approve the ablation procedure. I can't wait!
I had mine done on the 1st of Oct. For L4 L5.left side.Today is the 5th.The Dr. told me it would take 2-3 weeks to kick in. I did feel immediate relief but that was only the minor pain from the procedure masking my back pain. He did many injections for months to find the nerve/nerves where to do the RF.
I get the second one for the right side on the 15th of Oct. In the meantime I have an appointment with a surgeon.
From the research side of things wouldn't it be great to dye a protein that would be attracted to only to the irritated nerve and glow when the imaging machine was used.That would be a time saver and a sure thing can't miss.
This is an amazing procedure. People need to realize though that it's not a fix to the problem. So you might be pain free but it's not a good idea to be jumping out of the back of a pickup truck. Take care of yourself.
He shouldn't have been jumping out the truck like he is 17 years old. Could be a big mistake.
I just had this today... this story gives me hope!
Scheduled to have this done in April. Severe arthritis in lumbar. Can't stand or walk for more than 5 min. Fingers are crossed.
I'm getting two procedure done next month on my lower spine, I've been waiting for this
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I have had a back injury since age 19, after a horrific fall off of a helicopter in the U.S. Army in 1996. Needless to say, at age 36 and 17+ years of failed conservative treatments, I am FINALLY going to have something more agressive done. The RFA seems promising, and I am getting it tomorrow. I can't wait to feel better.
Dawn Chappelear hi. Hope you are fine. I know this is an old post, but I would like to know if radioftequency ablation worked for you?
Dawn Chappelear I'm getting the procedures also done in three weeks how do you feel today? Any major side affects? What's the worst that could go wrong
Dawn Chappelear please respond tks
so what happened dawn
So scared. After multiple epidural injections, nerve root blocks and multiple spinal fluid leaks and three spine surgeries later the horrific problems continue now I’m being faced with these nerve ablation procedures. I’m highly concerned because the aftermath of epidural injections in my neck left me with Essential Tremors since 2017. I’m highly concerned now having anyone get that close to my nerves in my spine. “Is it just me or is there anyone else out there experiencing such a huge amount of bad luck with their spine”
It is good to see all the positive posts I'm going in on the Oct.15 for this, as you all know the pain is running your life not being able to do the things we took for granted and want to do, I now have a more positive look on life. Thank you for posting this procedure :{)
how did it go...? a church friend is having this done in the morning and is very scared. what can I tell her. how long before your pain subsided?
I'm replying to your comment from 7 years ago referring to the RF ablation treatment. Are you still finding relief from that procedure? I am scheduled for my first one December 8th and I am nervous about it.
Tomorrow will be 3 weeks for me. I feel worse than before. Walking and standing for me is worse than before. I am holding onto hope that it gets better.
Back again. I got my second RF procedure done on the 15th on my right side. This time it really hurt but not enough to stop considering all the back pain I'm going through. Also my right side is the healthy side, or non herniated. Now I wait.
As I mentioned earlier the next step is a consultation with the surgeon who by the way seems to be top notch, I'm pretty sure I know what he has to offer.
I have an older friend who moved to Florida several years ago, he's 92 years old and in good shape with no special diet but he does exercise by walking.
He had herniated a disk and went to a doctor (GP) who put him on Tramadol and Oxycodone (same as me) . He wasn't happy at all taking painkillers so he went to a chiropractor who just happens to have a new procedure for back treatment. For lack of a better term it's a spring loaded gun with about 45lbs.of force, when the trigger is pulled this spring is released and hits the spine in the neck. He has gone a few times and now claims to be 100% pain free! I had jokingly said then send me your Tramadol. He did! Here is a web site: www.citruschiro.com
108 W Highland Blvd.,
Inverness, FL. 34452
(352)344-1300
Maybe theres a chiropractor in your area that has the same procedure or just ask about it. Good Luck Everybody.
Supposed to get this done sometime possibly next month. Have tried everything. Have been suffering with Severe Back Pain since I was in High School. Now mostly Sciatic Pain and some back pain. L-4, L-5 and L-6 are affected plus have Degenerative Disc Disease. Hoping this helps out. Good Luck to everyone else!
I have same thing as you!!! Getting a nerve block very soon to see if this will help me. The pain is killing me!!! FML!!! Have you had yours done?? Can you direct message me?
Thank you for this video. I just had my first nerve blocked today. I will have one more to make sure it will be effective then they plan to do this same procedure on me. This definitely has given me some hope that I will feel normal again.
Jennifer Bean How are you doing now ?
Did the actual nerve blocks hurt? Mine are just being booked now. I’ve had many hip injections prior to my hip replacement two years ago. I’m assuming the nerve blocks will be just as painful as that as the needle is inserted?
@@Velcro1997 I'll be honest! The BURNING ALMOST KILLED ME! BUT IT WORKED!
Sue Stone I have been getting them done weekly for several months now. No burning!
I need this my back hurts between my shoulders😖😖😖 I feel the same way I feel like will I ever be myself again 🙏😭
we do these all the time at work.. helped with 2 last week and so far 1 today.. will have another tomorrow. have seen lumbar, SI, and cervical RFA’s. almost saw a knee..
I had this done a week ago, no change to discomfort, the doctor wants to see me in 3 weeks, hopes the pain is down at least 50%.
Did it work for you? .i am in so much pain i don't know what to do i really don't want to fuse
Worked for 6 months then came back, now I’m back to where I started
I got hurt on a job in 2003. I have a bulged disc L4 5 S1..Degenerative Disc Disease. Osteoarthritis. No one ever recommended me this procedure. I want to look into it. Now that my pain medication is down like 70% i have a lot of pain. I am sick of wearing a tens unit. Need to get to the ROOT of the problem!!
I can't take this pain no more, it's horrible, I am only 33,but after hitting the gym and pushing I don't know how many kilos,i once woke up with the pain and It stays for days or weeks, I have a break for a day sometimes but it's coming back even worser after the break. It's a pain I can not really describe, all I thought of was it's like my back is on fire, or someone pulles a knife in and in again... Sorry for my English I am from Germany. After the covid drama I will definitely look for a doctor to check this. I always had problems with my back but not like this :/
ive had lumber fusion, 3 lots of injections, am now still in chronic pain, waiting for them, to burn the nerve. 1 an half years later. im not the lucky one.
I've been warned NOT TO HAVE THE LUMBAR FUSION. I did have the CERVICAL FUSION in 2001. 2 Disc replaced. I had a wonderful Dr. I miss him. He retired.
@@suestone6156 hi there. I just had a cervical c5c6 fusion. How are you feeling with yours nowdays. My lumbar is also shot. The pain is ridiculous. Im looking forward to the rapture
had this done today. heres holding thumbs
what side of your back did you have done?
Well I am bummed out that the procedure didn't help for me :{(
Babe you need fution or try get your S.i joint injection to see if it's that .
Dr hear in Australia said no it's yr back not S.i joint so I looked into it and the video of the USA 🇺🇸 😎 Surgeon said most back pain is because of S.i joint problems .
Sergon did not even sagest it I did I looked into it guess what , the s.i joint injection Ct scan lite up like a Christmas tree but also facet joints have inflammation as well maybe yr s.i joint facet joints are both like mine. 🇦🇺
Same. But happy it has helped others
Could be pelvic problems
I would think the radio radiation would not be good for the body
@@ooopsyantsoshadrytv-2911 any update on the issue. Im struggling myself. Don't know what to do but this pain is fkn unbelievable
just had this done on February 14 2017......waiting to feel better
It will come back.
yes cuz nerves grow back but it does help and give relief for months..in my case,it was great for two years before i needed it again.
I'm 24 & I've been in extreme pain since I turned 21. When a drunk driver hit me, totalled my car and has since left me with disc protrusions, sciaticia, arthritis and now possibly DDD. Everyday is a struggle & I'm glad you found something that works. I'm envious but extremely excited for you. (:
Sorry to hear that. I hope you well in your recovery.
+andresgromantorres thank you. & I just recently had to stop my epidural injections because they aren't benefitting me. The next step is an updated MRI and to talk to a surgeon. Finally (:
@@sblake14087 what happened with you?
Had this done 2 days ago and I'm in a lot of pain. But I'm hoping soon it'll go away. I go back for the other 3 in 2 weeks. I assumed the pain would be gone immediately but not for me. I still have hope though
I'm 11 days post nerve ablation. I'm in agony pain. I can't hardly do anything. I hope it gets better. I might lose everything and be on the street at 50 years old. I can't work.
i had that done and now the pain is back!!
Katia Williams yes I have my done 3 months ago now mine is back and it's much worse
I've endured back pain for many years till learned a very effective cure.
The good thing is it's natural, you can learn more here:
goodlife5.com/cure-back-pain-naturally
just had this on my neck today c3-c6
I am getting this in two weeks.
Hey how is your back now
Come back and tell me if it worked. I've had lots of back injuries but the worst was crushing it same year as you 1996 in hit n run car accident. Love to get rid of the pain. Tell me if it works please? :)
This procedure made my back worse ? How can that happen ?
I think I have damaged my back during my studies as I used to spent long hours sitting in the library. Now whenever I sit for too long, such as travelling or standing while holding something my back starts burning. What can I do?
does anyone know how much this cost
I'm having mine done Tuesday but I'm scared recovery
Please give us an update, did it work? I have been told this is the next step for my back problems
My mother has often burning sensations on back which is not bearable for her..plz suggest what should we do
Zaheer Geologist did they find out what was causing it currently going through this myself.
Please, I need this treatment, where can I get this done for me in the UK? I am in pains 24/7
Go ask your doctor... Don't rely on TH-cam advice
Have your Dr refer you to a pain surgery center. It works great for most. I had my left side lumbar spine done 3 week's ago relieved a lot of pain. I had my right side done yesterday and am waiting for the soreness to leave from the surgery.
Why i have this and im only 14
Having this surgery Friday and two weeks after again ......is it worth it....?
Did you think it was worth it?
Another layer of healing while listening: th-cam.com/video/ViBQJ7tCnP4/w-d-xo.html the Kailo patch!
There are many components to relieving sciatica pain quickly. One plan I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Barneys Back Aid (check it out on google) it's the most useful plan that I've seen. look at the awesome info .
It helps I have D D D it helped but it's a painful procedure
Had this done, 60% pain relieved. I was sedated, woke up in procedure and about flipped not knowing what was going on lol. They added more propofol and knocked me out.
Oh well getting it done again in few days, worth it. Norco and epidural steroids fails me
Oh my! I'm having it done tomorrow you just scared the you know what out of me lmbo.
Shun Gaines hey how is your back pain now please reply
You could remove your back pain once and for all by change your diet plan a little - I've try and now nearly relief all the pain. In my opinion you should try it
If your back pain is caused by a car accident like this guys was, I'm pretty sure a diet change won't fix it. Don't be daft.
Check out dmso ..borax and silica
A friend of mine swears about DMSO
That poor Doc needs to wipe his dip on his upper lip! Jeez!
Well that explained nothing!
I'm getting it done in 2 weeks,damaged my self at the gym and for 2 years I have been in pain as well as give all my sports up,I'm only 27 and I don't no if anything else will work,if it has worked for you please tell me,thanks.how long should I rest after it
how did it go...? did it work?
+Ken Primeau (命運) absolutely fantasic,I had every thing you could think of done to try and fix my problem but nothing worked,after getting nerve endings burnt I've now been 95% pain free for a year,had to wait 4weeks for the pain to go away after the surgery,my advise is to be careful and try to avoid any heavy lifting.i won't lie it was very painful getting done but we'll worth it,
+MrDannys376 thanks, a friend is having it done in the morning and she is very scared because it's the spine and things could happen. 60°c-90°c burn in the wrong place could be a bad thing. we literally lay in the doctors hands and hope he got the best schooling money can buy. I watched another video and cringed every time he stuck those needles in their back. thanks for your reply.
+Ken Primeau (命運) I hope things go well,surgeon's have done this many times so I'm sure your friend will be in safe hands,I'm not sure if you want to tell them this but what happened me was the needles at the start go in and have to hit the nerves to get the worst of the pain which means that is the main nerves giving the problem,after that's done then you feel nothing,always good to have pain killer tablets for the weeks to come :)Let me no how they get on
+MrDannys376 will do. she is scared but hopeful.
Just bull crap.
yeah that's it, just burn away the pain. brilliant, that's equivalent to just pulling the plug on the "low oil alarm" in your car and saying "yay i fixed my low oil problem" LMAO modern medicine is so primitive.
I guess you have never lived with chronic back pain.
I was hit with explosives in 69 at 20 years old, this started a continuous deterioration of four of my spinal vertebrae in my lower back.
45 years later, last year in August, I was in rollover car accident. A young guy ran the light, hit me , spin me around twice, roll me over twice. Car landed on it's top. My seat belt wouldn't open, I was suspended up side down for 3 minutes until I was able to open the belt.
This accident aggravated my precondition of my back.
My life has been one big "#9 pain levels" in the ass , ever since!!
I take the procedure soon, I believe it will work for me! Geno
There are many components to relieving sciatica pain quickly. One plan I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Barneys Back Aid (check it out on google) it's the most useful plan that I've seen. look at the awesome info .