Has anyone had low temp radiofrequency to "stun" pudendal nerves? My problem is in my rectum and anus. After a successful diagnostic rectal pudendal nerve block (both sides) I am scheduled to have the low temp radio frequency to "stun" my "rectal' pudendal nerves. This sounds very experimental to me and I may be the first patient my Dr.has treated this way. I don't want to be worse. I have had terrible burning pain (sometimes with muscle spasms)
Any successes out there with this or any other treatment for rectal pudendal neuralgia? Thanks. Nebbias01 (female) in VA
Low temp radio freqency to "stun" pudendal nerves
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Re: Low temp radio freqency to "stun" pudendal nerves
Sorry I can't help you with your actual question as never had this type of treatment. I presume after reading this http://www.paincarecenter.com.sg/treatm ... uency.html
it is mainly the spine that is targeted. It does say that this treatment will not damage the nerve and "Pulsed Radiofrequency uses electrical energy to increase nerve cell activity and encourage nerve cells to regenerate. It eliminates pain while allowing surrounding tissues to recover. Once the cycle of pain is broken, the originally painful joint is rehabilitated by physiotherapy"
As a layperson this does seem reasonable a approach if the injury is 'new(ish)',take away the (nerve) pain and allow the soft tissue to repair. I am unsure that it will have any better effect than pain relief (obviously always a winner
) if the surrounding tissue has developed scar tissue for instance??
Maybe I shouldn't comment as I don't know enough about it but that is just my two penneth worth.
It does seem to be a practice that has been around for a good while, I think it hasn't been associated with PN so much, as nothing much in mainstream medicine is associated with PN
Take care,
Helen
it is mainly the spine that is targeted. It does say that this treatment will not damage the nerve and "Pulsed Radiofrequency uses electrical energy to increase nerve cell activity and encourage nerve cells to regenerate. It eliminates pain while allowing surrounding tissues to recover. Once the cycle of pain is broken, the originally painful joint is rehabilitated by physiotherapy"
As a layperson this does seem reasonable a approach if the injury is 'new(ish)',take away the (nerve) pain and allow the soft tissue to repair. I am unsure that it will have any better effect than pain relief (obviously always a winner
) if the surrounding tissue has developed scar tissue for instance??Maybe I shouldn't comment as I don't know enough about it but that is just my two penneth worth.
It does seem to be a practice that has been around for a good while, I think it hasn't been associated with PN so much, as nothing much in mainstream medicine is associated with PN
Take care,
Helen
Fall 2008. Misdiagnosed with lumber spine problem. MRN June 2010 indicated pudendal entrapment at Alcocks canal. Diagnosed with complex variant piriformis syndrome with sciatic, pudendal and gluteal entrapment's by Dr Filler 2010.Guided piriformis botox injection 2011 Bristol. 2013, Nerve conduction test positive; new spinal MRI scan negative, so diagnosed for the 4th time with pelvic nerve entrapment, now recognised as Sciatic, pudendal, PFCN and cluneal nerves at piriformis level.
Re: Low temp radio freqency to "stun" pudendal nerves
Carolynm posted that she has had success with PRF. You could try sending her a private message.
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PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.