RFA problem

[Tallman74]

I just had an RFA   (Radiofrequency ablation)  procedure done about 2 weeks ago and i have been miserable  my face and jawline on both sides are swollen .I have pain  radiating behind my eye's and  sharp pain's in my head.I take my pain killers to alleviate  the condition's  but i don't think this is right  should i call my  doc and tell him about this ?

[cat6233]

I got worse after RFA in 2007 and got to the point of using a walker. I had back surgery 4 months later. I would not every suggest anyone have this. I pray you fair better

[gr8ful53406]

I had RFA for a herniated disc in my neck that was pinching nerves and caused loss of use to RT hand and arm, and no mobility to neck.

I had to undergo Physical Therapy and nerve blocks and steroid injections before the RFA.  When I had the RFA proceedure, It really wasnt that bad afterwards.  But, about 1 to 1 1/2 weeks later I had quite severe sensitivity and pain in my upper back.  This lasted about 2 weeks, then got better.

NOBODY told me it would first get worse then better.  Everywhere I went for help, they told me to ask my pain management doc.  I finally was told quite a while later that it was because of the RFA.


But, those symptoms have ceased, and I actually numb in the lower neck and back area.  It was actually quite helpful--after the effects of the RFA.

I am not sure why you had it done, but it could be you are experiencing after effects of the RFA as I did, just a different area.

It did last a few weeks, and felt quite severe, then it tapered off.

Hang in there, hope you find relief!!