Is having increased pain 4 weeks after RFA normal?

[FibroFightingQueen]

I had RFA done bilaterally on L5,S1,2,and 3. The operation didn't go so well on the right side and the pain was supposed to feel like a sunburn. I have some pain locally (more itching than anything else), pain down my butt, hips and down my thighs, occasionally down my legs. I get no relief from laying down, sitting, standing, walking. Within the last week I need help getting out of bed and finding everything way more painful. It's worse than it was prior to this procedure. I don't get to see my doctor until the end of January.

[MISS_Howler006]

Gracious sorry to hear
Im just starting research on RFA...Reading this worries me. Be my luck...i go into to finally know what Real Relief and Sleep was like again...and have RFA  done..and id come out Worse....
Living no quality of life now... sleep average is 15 hours on a good Week...yes per week.
I' was injured from hit n run drunk driver accident.  

[tspears]

I've had RFA's done on my lower back and neck for years. The last Dr. I had did my RFA on C5/6 and I had the same symptoms you are experiencing. Feeling like I had a sunburn and increased pain. It lasted about 3-4 months. Honestly, I think it all depends on the Dr. My regular pain management Dr. moved away and left his practice to this other guy. He wasn't good. I found a new Dr. with much better results. Hope this helps you. All Dr's have different skills. Find a good one.