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A week ago i had radiofrequency ablation on bi-lateral l3,4&5. my dr says it will take 3-4 weeks to help. what i cant understand is why if the nerves been burnt off & severed why isnt the pain relief instant as the nerves cant send signals anymore?
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Believe you need to discuss several items with your doctor. First, are there other pain generators? Second, are other therapies needed. Third, prior success rates?
Answered 8/18/2022
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