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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

elleng

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1. Never heard of it.

Reply to SleeplessinSoCal (Original post)

Mon Oct 23, 2023, 03:37 PM

Oct 2023

Found this.

The destruction (also called ablation) of nerves is a method that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue is destroyed or removed to cause an interruption in pain signals and reduce pain in that area.

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Nerve ablation experience? [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2023 OP

Never heard of it. elleng Oct 2023 #1

My son-in-law has had it done. rsdsharp Oct 2023 #2

Does he know what causes the pain? SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2023 #3

In his case, it's apparently arthritis in his lower back. rsdsharp Oct 2023 #4

Had it on both knees as an alternative to partial knees replacement surgery and it made a huge difference. EarnestPutz Oct 2023 #5

I suspect this procedure works best on the young. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2023 #6