2nd Radiofreq. Ablation did not work

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Hi, I'm new today. I had two RFA procedures done in 2014. This was after 3 sets of epidural spinal injections done over a year's time throughout 2013. The first RFA worked so well I was nearly psin free for 9 months. I was overjoyed to feel normal again. I have bulging discs at L4-L5 and L5-S1, causing radiculopathy and sciatica. Having had such amazing relief from the 1st RFA, when the pain started to return, I had the 2nd RFA. During the procedure, the doc had a problem at the bottom two burning sites and the pain was so bad I screamed for him to stop. He did... briefly.. but asked me to "hang on" for the 90 seconds and it would be done.

I never got relief from this second procedure...not even for one day. Fast forward to Dec 2015 and the pain is worse than ever. And I just read today that a complication of RFA is "permanent nerve pain", I was never told about this complication! I'm permanently disabled now, on SSDI and walk with a cane. Even after researching for 2 yrs. online, I just found out about this complication TODAY. Very upset. Anyone else have complications from RFA? I feel very alone in this.

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    The only way I could connect with my doctor was to have my daughter go to the doctor's office and complain. Within a few hours I had an RX for Gabapentin. Started last night with RX and the pain is still very intense. Your post scared me - am I going to have permanent neuropathy? Is this a malpractice situation or do I have to just "suck it up"? I have a follow-up appt with the doctor on June 29. Thanks for your update. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I'm 76 years old and it seems doctors just dismiss me. I've heard the same complaint from neighbors and friends. Praying for your return to a comfortable life.

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