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Radiofrequency Anlation....

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Cajun9267
Cajun9267

Has anyone tried it and does it work???

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  • Cajun9267
    Cajun9267

    Posted

    Radiofrequency Ablation that is!!
  • caroline25339
    caroline25339 Cajun9267

    Posted

    YES! It was the best thing for me. No residual numbness. I have been pain-free for over a year. I had 2 gamma knife procedures and they didn't work. I still take my meds  (Cymbalta and Gralise/Gabapentin ), but I can eat, drink , and brush my teeth...oh, and kiss my husbandsmile!!!

    A pain doc explained that I had PTSD from TN pain. I still relive the horror every time I sit down to a meal, brush my teeth, drink from a water bottle, etc. 

    Find a good neurosurgeon, discuss your fears, and take the plunge!!! 

    Good luck!!!

    • Cajun9267
      Cajun9267 caroline25339

      Posted

      Thank you SOOO much! That gives me hope! I am actually on my way for an MRI and Neuro Surgeon appt for noon today. Im so glad you are doing better.
    • caroline25339
      caroline25339 Cajun9267

      Posted

      You won't be sorry. As long as he is conservative it should be fine. 

      Good luck!!!!

    • Cajun9267
      Cajun9267 caroline25339

      Posted

      Thanks Caroline! He explained everything to me and had me sign all of the consent forms. He's going to confer with his other two doctors and they will study the MRI to see if I'm a candidate. They just want to make sure since my case is so different. Whatever they decide if they can make this pain go away I know that I will never take advantage of being pain free EVER again. 🙄😉

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