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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What possible side effects could radiofrequency ablation have when done on lower back nerves without anesthesia?

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Is a radiofrequency ablation of a benign aldosterone-producing adenoma feasible? If not, why not just resect tumor instead of entire gland?

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What is the recovery like after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?

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In what way is the recovery after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?

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After undergoing radiofrequency ablation, would? Wpw still be visible on your ecg?

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After doing radiofrequency ablation, would traces of WPW still be visible on your ecg?

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After undergoing radiofrequency ablation, are traces of WPW still visible on your ecg?

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Can you tell me how is the recovery after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?

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What's the difference between catheter ablation and radiofrequency ablation for treating arrhythmias like svt?

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I had radiofrequency ablation done on my lower back about a week ago. This week i got red itchy bumps where the injection sites were. Is this normal?

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I have spinal stenosis and several deterioratingdiscs, I've now started having sciatic pain.Dr wants to do a radiofrequency ablation is this a good idea?

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I had a radiofrequency ablation to my heart in october of last year. Can I drink alcohol?

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Are epidural steroid injections, si joint, and radiofrequency ablation dangerous if given for years?

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Why does radiofrequency ablation only last 3 months for me? is there a next step, I'm only 25 I have myofascial pain syndrome lumbar radiculpathy lumbar degenerative disc disease lumbar facet syndrome posterior joint syndrome sacroiliitis?

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Had radiofrequency ablation to close great saphenous vein both legs and now it's causing my foot to swell and pain at incision. Any ideas. Followup ok?

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Is there a risk of emptynose syndrome from radiofrequency turbinate ablation reducing first turbinate?

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Do I have to bring someone along, or can I drive after a radiofrequency nerve ablation?

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Has radiofrequency turbinate ablation ever lead to empty nose syndrome? this question for doc experienced in procedure and knowledgeable about ENS

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Ent suggest radiofrequency turbinate ablation in office takes 20 minutes i'm afraid of emptynose syndrome she said no risk success with patients?

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