Nerve ablation experience?

[SleeplessinSoCal]

My sister has suffered chronic butt pain for nearly three years. No solutions via PT. She hopes to be assessed to receive nerve ablation. Anybody have advice?

[elleng]

1. Never heard of it.

Found this.

The destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue is destroyed or removed to cause an interruption in pain signals and reduce pain in that area.

[rsdsharp]

2. My son-in-law has had it done.

He gets some relief, but it’s not total for him, and it’s temporary. He has to repeat the procedure periodically.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

3. Does he know what causes the pain?

Hers started around the time of the insurrection. She thinks watching coverage did it. Seems unlikely.

Thanks for the info.

[rsdsharp]

4. In his case, it's apparently arthritis in his lower back.

He also has a pinched nerve in his upper back, which has been treated with injections. He’s hoping to get surgery, because he’s in a lot of pain.

[EarnestPutz]

5. Had it on both knees as an alternative to partial knees replacement surgery and it made a huge difference.

Still expect to get the new joints in the future but for the last two years it’s been good.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

6. I suspect this procedure works best on the young.

Pre-arthritis. Not knowing the actual cause - even after MRI - isn't helpful. Thanks for your input. Glad it worked for you. Keeping fingers crossed it can be a successful treatment for my sister.