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RFA experience for neuropathy pain

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patricia78161
patricia78161

I saw Radio Frequenct Ablation mentioned here for neuropathy pain.  I get it done evey year for my lumbar.  I never knew it could be effective for the neuropathy.  The reason being is that my spine doc (RFA doc ) is the one who gave me the dx. in the first place.  I'm surprised he didn't suggest it for my leg pain.  I was wonderinng if that particular pain has to be really severe before the procedure can be used (Medicare approved) for that type of pain.  I would also like to hear some stories from those of you that have taken this route.  I think I only read here where one person had mentioned this.  Thank you.

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    eleni73409 patricia78161

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    I had epidural blocks and it did nothing my doc said RFI will not as well. It can make it worse if u happen to hit a wrong nerve not targeted. I wouldn't do it

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