Re: Anyone ever had a facet rhizotomy?????
Thanks for the good info maggiernpainnurse!!! Unfortunately, my procedure was postphoned 2 weeks as I developed a big 2X8 hematoma on my right flank area, have been taking aspirin, so I am looking forward to some pain relief. My facet joints in a couple of areas are bone on bone and have bulging discs in my lumbar spine. Also need attention to cervical and thorasic areas as well.I am glad to hear there is no real pain involved. I have had no previous pain control other than Rx. They are going on my symptoms! So, my insurance may want them to start out with injections who knows, but I have done alot of reading on this and it seems to be just what I need. I have ankylosing spondylitis and Ra and have more pain than I am willing to admit, just think I got used to it!!!!
Again, thanks for taking the time to reassure a fellow nurse. You are in a wonderful growing field and know you must be a very compassionate and knowledgable RN. We need lots of em!!!!!!
Sincerely,
68RN
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At one time he was in a group with eight partners at a BIG hospital and as staff we had to know their preferences, which could be confusing when you could have up to three different providers in a week. 
Here in the town I work at there are three hospital based clinics and multiple PCP's who do some form of steroid therapy. It is amazing how much difference there is in clinics, some will not give sedation with procedures, post procedure pain meds or do long term medical management. Since we do it all, the practice is full and takes very few new patients, which is sad because we have to turn down so many referrals 
, (we are a small facility and my doc can only see so many people in a day). Hopefully that helps a little, if there is something more specific you would like to know just let me know and I will try and help you. 
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