Re: nerve ablation procedure

September 14, 2011

I am all for it. I have had it done several times and it has always given me

relief so that I can continue to work. Darlyene

>Ellen wrote:

> Now, my new pain doc wants to put me under and deaden an area where he sees a

nerve that is impinged.

>

> He said that if it is successful, he would do that nerve ablation thing to

burn the nerve. He said that nerves only job is to tell me the arthritis is

>

> causing me pain.

>

> I go on Monday for the deadening agent test.

>

> What are your thoughts on this procedure? He thinks if we get that one spot

done, then maybe I can go back to work.

September 15, 2011

I had it done about 6 weeks ago and it hurt! I was so sore for 2 weeks after it

was done, I could barely move! That lasted about 2 weeks and then I was back to

my normal pain and I didn't get any better.

You have to realize everyone reacts differently. I wish you well.

in CA

> Ellen wrote:

> He said that if it is successful, he would do that nerve ablation thing to

burn the nerve.

> What are your thoughts on this procedure?

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