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Posted 1/17/2015 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
I confused. Is ther a difference between a "nerve block" and a "nerve burn"? Thx in advance.
Posted 1/17/2015 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Cavlrrp & welcome to the forum. Yes, a block is an injection & nerve burning is is also known as nerve ablation done by radio frequency with guided imaging.

If you would since you are new to the forum please make a little intro post here & tell us a little more about yourself. Basically with what you are comfortable with sharing in a public forum.

Also located at the top here is a list of rules & guidelines to help you learn to navigate around Healing Well & in CP101 is a ton excellent information that may help you in some way. So when you have some time to spare & read, check it out.

Take care.
Posted 1/17/2015 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hey cvllrrp.Welcome to Healing Well.

I've only have shots in my lower back that my previous Pain Management required.

I'm really not sure what they were exactly.I know they did me more harm than good.

Again,welcome and make yourself at home.

Rick
Posted 1/17/2015 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
For what it's worth, my pain management people and insurance folks called my radiofrequency nerve ablation a "nerve block," even though it was clearly a "nerve burn," burning the nerves with radiofrequency. They also called the test beforehand, where they injected short-lasting anaesthetic in the nerves to see if they had the right ones, a "nerve block," calling it "temporary" or "a test" to distinguish it from the radiofrequency one.

So there's apparently some imprecision in the use of the terms, even among professionals, and it wouldn't hurt to ask exactly what someone means, to be sure.
Posted 1/18/2015 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum, cavlrrp.

There are several types of nerve injections, some of which are called nerve blocks. Do you know what your were called? Write down the names because it makes a difference!

Facet joint injections are the ones that are used as a test to see if ablations (sometimes called RFA or burning, although they only heat the outside of the nerve) will work. It only has to work for a few days, but some people get good results. I've had some that lasted a year and some that didn't work at all, but mostly in between.
Posted 1/18/2015 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
I am a VietNam combat vet (67-68) 100% disabled due to PTSD and complications from Agent Orange exposure as wel as injuries sustained in combat. I have had cronic pain ever since but as I have become older it has progressed. Main problems are spinal stenosis and two bulging discs in lower back. I have tried everything, and I mean everything. Also insulin diabetic due to the Agent Orange thing.i am an Artist and live with my wife and dogs in Arizona.
Posted 1/18/2015 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Cavlrrp to the CP forum. Your question looks to have been answered but I wanted to stop in and say hi and welcome to HW. Also thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Unfortunately the issues with your back are difficult to treat and there's no tailor made fix that fits all so most of us find numerous ways and methods to cut a little piece of the pain and end up just dealing the best we can with what's left. Also unfortunately many things are beyond your reach due to other health issues such as the diabetes.

What kinds of art do you do? That hopefully is a distraction for you when your having a lot of pain and the pain is not a distraction for your art.

Glad to have you and hope you stick around and make some helpful and supportive friend's.
Posted 1/18/2015 12:58 PM (GMT 0)
I am an Abstract artist. You can see my work just by a google of David Cicero.i put a lot of physical effort into my paintings so at times it causes back spasms but I deal with it as the work brings excitment and satisfaction.
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