Why Does Ablation Take Time To Take Effect?

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I had my first ablation in the SI joint last week and will have another on the other side tomorrow. My doc said it can take 4-6 weeks to take effect.

I'm wondering how that works--if the nerves are burned/nurabed, why would it take a while for it to take effect? How can the nerves still hurt if they're nurabed?

Mine felt better for a couple days and then the pain went back to normal but since it's only been a week I know I have to be patient. But it's difficult and I feel a little uneasy that the normal pain is there.
 
I have had RFA's on my lurabar facet joints, and it does take about 4 weeks for me to feel the full effects. My doctor said that the burned area neeRAB time to heal. I get a lot of muscle spasms during this time. I find that going about my day is ok, but I need to take more frequent breaks to lie down and ice. It is frustrating, but when the month is over with, the pain relief is definitely worth it. My RFA lasts about 8 months, and then I have it redone. Hope you feel better soon! Kera4
 
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