Rhizotomy stories... good, bad, indifferent?

jchebert1979 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-31-2009, 09:29 PM

Had the radio frequency ablation and am back home. The surgeon said that from my pain responses during the procedure, he burned each level 6 times. Most only need 1. The anasthesiologist also could not believe that I was as awake or coherent as I was with all of the drugs he gave me. I hear that all of the time so whatever.

I feel better right now. The pain I have on the left side of my neck is more of a severe soreness as opposed to other pain however I always seem to feel better right after procedures and then take a downswing. From those who have had the procedure that I've talked to it will take a few days to a few weeks to feel the full effect. I will keep updating on my progress.

mmglobal · #2 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 03:08 AM

Jason, I'll be following your rhizo progress. Mine was approved and will probably start on Jan 13th.

You signature file is amazing. 4 surgeries this year... that's a bit extreme. I wonder who the champ is. (Mr.B had 5 in 10 months, but 3 were discectomy/decompression surgeries.)

Keano16 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 09:09 AM

I am soon having 4 lever rhizotomy. Will let you know how it goes.

But not FJ rhizotomy. Surgeon will cut sinu-vertebral nerve pathways.