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Is Nerve Ablation Advisable When Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis?

I AM 85, SUFFERING FROM SPINAL STENOSIS SINCE 2005. hAD MORE THAN 12 INJECTIONS SO FAR.iIT IS GROWING WORST. i HAVE PROBLEMS IN ALMOST ALL THE VERTEBRA. DESSICATED, HERNIATED AND SO FORTH..THE OPERATION MAY TAKE MORE THAN 4 HRS..I AM SUGGESTED TO UNDERGO NERVE ABLATION. HAD INJECTION IN THE FIRST ROUND AS PER PROCEDURE. BUT NO EFFECT. I WAS TOLD THAT WITHIN 24 HRS. IT WILL HAVE ITS IMPACT AND SINCE IT WAS LIDOCAINE, ANAESTETIC, THOUGH WOOULD HELP ME, BUT NO CHANGE. SECOND ONE DUE NEXT WEEK. GETTING FRSTRATED. ADVISE PLEASE. ADDRESS YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
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Hello
The spinal stenosis is a frequent condition in your age.
The treatment is changing from a simple medication like pain remedies and muscle relaxants to Corticosteroid injections like you had.

The surgery is discussed, case by case according to risk/benefits of the surgery, which is apparently is a heavy surgery in your case which and is dangerous to your age.
For the nerve ablation the full pain relief should occur within 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure, in some cases the pain may recur and a second session should be performed.
I know you're suffering, but you need to be patient until the treatment worked.
You can improve results by losing weight, walk for 30 minutes daily, using braces, a corset, or a walker may help you.
You should always have the straight posture, sit on a supportive chair, and sleep on a firm mattress.
Apply heat and cold on the area may help you, and the hot shower is also useful.

Hope I answered your question
Wish you a speedy recovery
Best regards
Dr. Noor Farid
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Is Nerve Ablation Advisable When Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis?

Hello The spinal stenosis is a frequent condition in your age. The treatment is changing from a simple medication like pain remedies and muscle relaxants to Corticosteroid injections like you had. The surgery is discussed, case by case according to risk/benefits of the surgery, which is apparently is a heavy surgery in your case which and is dangerous to your age. For the nerve ablation the full pain relief should occur within 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure, in some cases the pain may recur and a second session should be performed. I know you re suffering, but you need to be patient until the treatment worked. You can improve results by losing weight, walk for 30 minutes daily, using braces, a corset, or a walker may help you. You should always have the straight posture, sit on a supportive chair, and sleep on a firm mattress. Apply heat and cold on the area may help you, and the hot shower is also useful. Hope I answered your question Wish you a speedy recovery Best regards Dr. Noor Farid