rhizolosis (facet joint denervation)

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sheenakt
sheenakt Member Posts: 51
edited 15. Oct 2013, 17:13 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone,

after much doubt I had my rhizolosis performed Wednesday evening. It was not too bad - I was very apprehensive, but actually it was not much worse that the masses of injections and facet nerve root blocks which I have had over the last few years.

I have to rest but hope to to back to work next week.


Has anyone else had this done and how much pain relief did you get from it? I am hoping for a years pain relief before the consultant wants to do a laminectomy and disc shave.

Sheena xx

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  • purpleowl
    purpleowl Member Posts: 231
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Sheena,

    I have had facet injections but not this procedure, I really hope it works for you, make sure you get plenty of rest!

    Trish x
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Sheena

    I had Radio Frequency Denervation injections (actually on the consent form it said Dorsal root Ganglion Block x 2 at L4 & L5), on 3 December 2009 (I remember the date well :)) and I have been painfree from sciatica since that date, (touch wood). I love Dr. Evans. :)

    I hope it works well for you.

    Elna x
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Sheena
    I have had many back injections but not the ones you mention, I will be interested to see how you get on...wishing you well with them.x
    Love
    Barbara
  • sheenakt
    sheenakt Member Posts: 51
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Thank you for the replies and kind thoughts. I'm optimistic for the pain relief. Sheena x
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