Nerve ablation experience?
My sister has suffered chronic butt pain for nearly three years. No solutions via PT. She hopes to be assessed to receive nerve ablation. Anybody have advice?

elleng
(139,184 posts)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.
rsdsharp
(10,663 posts)He gets some relief, but it’s not total for him, and it’s temporary. He has to repeat the procedure periodically.
SleeplessinSoCal
(10,040 posts)Hers started around the time of the insurrection. She thinks watching coverage did it. Seems unlikely.
Thanks for the info.
rsdsharp
(10,663 posts)He also has a pinched nerve in his upper back, which has been treated with injections. He’s hoping to get surgery, because he’s in a lot of pain.
EarnestPutz
(2,843 posts)Still expect to get the new joints in the future but for the last two years it’s been good.
SleeplessinSoCal
(10,040 posts)Pre-arthritis. Not knowing the actual cause - even after MRI - isn't helpful. Thanks for your input. Glad it worked for you. Keeping fingers crossed it can be a successful treatment for my sister.