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kyCRYSTAL 08/10/2011

Last Wednesday had the last of two procedures done, this time on my left side. The last couple of days though I've been having weakness in my right leg, feels like my leg is gonna give out on me anytime, and im scared i might fall if im not holding on to something. This morning though i woke up with severe muscle pain in the same leg, it feels like a deep muscle pain, like to the bone pain, Can hardly walk, hurts to bend my leg, and even hurts when i sit down.

My question to you guys is, should i be worried? Should I call my doctor immediately to see if its something serious? Or try to wait it out a little while longer to see if it goes away? Please help me out here!!!!

hopefullyannon 08/10/2011

i dont know what that procedure is, but it couldnt hurt to call in and tell them whats going on, see if they want you to come in or not

sounds like it really sucks :(

*hugs*

keeska 08/10/2011

I would call your doctor's office and ask to be seen. Your doc needs to be aware of what's going on with you. The weakness would worry me a bit. Your doc wil be able to tell you if it's nothing to worry about.

Good luck dear.

kyCRYSTAL 08/11/2011

its actually called RFA, or "burning of the nerves" to help with my back pain

cherrychanga 08/11/2011

I've never heard of that treatment, either, but when something changes so drastically, your doctor definitely needs to know.

Good luck and I hope your new symptoms go away soon,

Cherry

deleted_user 08/11/2011

Call your doctor's! it doesn't sound like any post procedure problem, after this long. let us know how it goes?
keeping you in my prayers.

deleted_user 08/11/2011

I was just referred for this procedure and I am really skeptical because of the things you are describing but more because I was told by my neuro that it would only take away up to 10% of my entire body pain....um, NOT good enough for the risks. The risks being what you are experiencing and the fact that the healing process for everyone is different and for me would take at least a year.

So, I just wish they, the Dr's, had the answer's, but they really don't. They can just offer us some options that might help us and let us decided what to do. And yes, you do need to make them aware of what is going on and how you feel too because they need to tell you if it's normal according to that book they read or not.

Love and hugs,
Eva

deleted_user 08/11/2011

I know this procedure scares me a bit, but if I don't do it, when I am released from Cardio doc, I will get no pain meds.
I really feel like they are blackmailing me into this procedure.

deleted_user 08/11/2011

If you haven't call the Doc that performed the procedure, you should do it right now. No one knows your body better than you do, so if you call them, and they give you the run around, do not take NO as an answer, be forceful and tell them that you need to be taken care of NOW.

Take care and I hope that you get some answers soon.

keeska 08/11/2011

sabb, I'm with you. I was afraid of RFA too. I chose to get a spinal cord stimulator. If that didn't help, it could just be removed. But after a year, it still makes a huge difference.

kyCRYSTAL, please keep us posted on how you're doing. Hang in there. We're here for you.

kyCRYSTAL 08/11/2011

I called the nurse today, and she told me that its a side effect of the procedure and that what im experiencing could happen, and told me not to worry unless i start losing control of bodily functions, then told me to report to ER immediately if this should happen. Easy for her to say, she's not the one in pain, seems like im just trading one pain for another, hope this doesnt last long!!! If this keeps up, ill be calling the doctor again!!!!!

deleted_user 08/12/2011

Hope you are feeling better soon

livewithope 08/12/2011

YES DO!!!
MAKE SURE the doctor gets the message! not just a nurse or secretary.
I just had my second RFA and am no longer sitting in a bucket of FIRE. I am so pleased! Muscle pain still keeps me from walking but a step or two but the BURN is GONE!
It's all risky. We all have to choose for ourselves which procedure/medication we are willing to take/risk. All we can do here is say what we've experienced....and people have to follow their own hearts as to what to take/do. I want off meds! That is my goal I want to try botox for the muscle pain. My choice. I don't do well with alot of meds...this RFA is my last resort before a drug pump. Mayo told me (head of surgery there) that scs gives usually a 30-60 reduction in pain,. Still I'd need these dammmm pills that cause constipation. Some don't have that problem. I do. So this is my choice.
You tried RFA. But now you are having side effects/problems and have to deal with that. you doc needs to address your problems asap! be FIRM. INSIST on speaking to him. He must know.
The standard pat remark if you lose body function go to the er....
isn't enough. I hope you get help asap. If your doc doesn't respond to you, go to the ER. Maybe THEY can get through to him. Or go to his office if you can. I personally would call and go to the ER.
Best of luck to you.

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