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Is Radiofrequency Neurotomy Painful?

Iam going to have radiofrquency neurotorny done soon. Well iam so scard. I have done every think so this is it for me . Does it hurt? I am going to have it done in L5 S1 S2 S3 S4. Iam in so much pain all the time 24-7. Also hard to walk, so I dont leave my house very much these days.
Sat, 2 May 2020
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Hello and welcome to " Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

The procedure is done with local anesthetics and aims to reduce the pain.

So, don't be scared.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
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Is Radiofrequency Neurotomy Painful?

Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have read your query and here is my advice. The procedure is done with local anesthetics and aims to reduce the pain. So, don t be scared. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions.