I'm so sorry it didn't work, Bart. Has anything else seemed to work?
April
What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
Re: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
Awww, that makes me really sad for you. I'm sorry to hear PRF didn't work for you. Thanks for reporting back though, and I'm wishing you luck in finding something that works.
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
Re: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
Thank you so much for your kind reply, and for being the most responsive person on this forum. Bless you
May 2002 - developed disabling PN.
Aug 2002 - started 4 rounds of CT scan guided nerve blocks
Feb 2003 - had bilateral decompression surgery. The surgeon found a very obvious abnormal issue on the left side that was wrapped around my nerve and squeezing it flat. Slow improvement over the next 6 years.
6 years after surgery Egoscue Method helped me completely get rid of lingering symptoms.
No issues with PN for 14 years.
Nov 2023 - accident triggered disabling PN again
Aug 2002 - started 4 rounds of CT scan guided nerve blocks
Feb 2003 - had bilateral decompression surgery. The surgeon found a very obvious abnormal issue on the left side that was wrapped around my nerve and squeezing it flat. Slow improvement over the next 6 years.
6 years after surgery Egoscue Method helped me completely get rid of lingering symptoms.
No issues with PN for 14 years.
Nov 2023 - accident triggered disabling PN again
Re: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
I had it yesterday combined with a block. It didn't hurt, the block did a bit as normal. Fairly certain it won't work but i have been told that I have to wait....more time wasting as per normal I suspect.
Re: What outcome have people had from Pulsed Radiofrequency?
Bad outcome. It changed my burning pain to
electrical
burning
pain.
I’m still waiting for it to settle down before making the final decision to have surgery.


I’m still waiting for it to settle down before making the final decision to have surgery.