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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Tenderness After Radio Frequency Ablation

Posted on Sat, 14 Feb 2015

Question: Hi. I had a radiofrequency done on my lower back 4 weeks ago. where the injection site is it is tender to touch as well as my upper thigh. Like I said, why is it like this since I dad this 4 weeks ago? thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

I would like to know

What was the indication of Radiofrequency ablation ?
Was it the infection of anesthesia, the site which still hurts ?
Is there swelling and / redness at the injection site ?
Do you get fever ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (35 minutes later)

I have severe degenerative disc disease. there is no swelling or redness by the injection site, but hurts when I touch it. I dont have any fever so I ruled out infection. It is really strange. 4 weeks since I had this and it is still tender to touch as well as my thigh. I had this done on my left and right sides and the left side is fine. After 4 weeks, dont you think I should not have this sensation I am having? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not normal, apply heat

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

I would not consider it normal for the pain and irritation to exist 4 weeks after the injection, be it any medication.

Since there is no fever and no swelling or redness even after 4 weeks, yes, it could not be due to infection.

The only possible cause for the pain could be injection vehicle caused irritation or inflammation. Injection fluids do contain certain chemicals called base or a vehicle to preserve the drug or to improve its absorption which could some times cause irritation to the local nerves or the blood vessel walls. This can linger o for weeks but not harmful.

Applying warmth with hot waterbag will surely improve the circulation there are disperse the residual base of the injection and provide you relief. It may take 3 - 4 days for sure.

Avoid applying ICE it will aggravate the condition.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

hi again. thanks for the information. Would you use dry heat or moist heat. i have been using a heating pad. Is 4 weeks too long for these symptoms? did you ever see a patient that is dealing with the problem i am having or hear of any? I am so disgusted. It doesnt bother me unless I touch my back or thigh. Really strange. thanks again

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Dry heat

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Need not worry. Though very rare its an occurrence. This will come down.

Apply dry heat.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar