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Members shared their experiences with radio frequency ablation for lumbar pain, with one member reporting significant relief from shooting... Read more

Members shared their experiences with radio frequency ablation for lumbar pain, with one member reporting significant relief from shooting pain through the back, legs, and hips, as well as eliminated muscle spasms, though recovery was tough with pain from the nerves dying and full healing taking several weeks. Several members described their struggles with insurance approval, which ranged from four months of waiting to outright denials, with one member successfully navigating Blue Cross approval after persistent advocacy. A recurring theme was cautious optimism mixed with practical reality, as members acknowledged temporary flare-ups post-procedure, compared results to steroid injections, and expressed hope that ablation might offer longer-lasting relief from debilitating sciatica, numbness, and leg pain.