The procedure I had done this morning is called Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation or Radiofrequency Ablation. The literature I received from the doctor defines Radiofrequency Ablation as a procedure that involves heating the tips of small needles which are placed into exact locations (usually to treat low back pain, leg pain, neck pain and headaches) using an x-ray machine (C-Arm Fluoroscopy). It temporarily or permanently interrupts the pain messages by stunning nerves.
Overall, my pain has dropped from a 6 to about a 1, but that could be from the local anesthetic. More to follow…
I cannot find out the date of this blog. I am hopeful your pain has remained a 1. Local anesthesia should be out of your system 24-72 hours definately.
It appears the infomation you were given is for the treatment of pain, not destruction of tissue by RF ablation.
I would like to hear more regarding your progress.
Bill
Bill:
Each entry has the date posted adjacent to it. The RF ablation was for the treatment of my pain, not destruction of my tissue. My PMS said he was trying to disrupt the pain-signals in my nerves in that area.