Thanks Pitac.

I have not had one of these treatments yet.

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. What i have been offered is a nerve ablation. The dr told me that first he gives a steroid shot (aka epidural) in the area guided by ultrasound to determine if the right nerve is being targeted. Why they cant determine that beforehand is unknown to me. Then, if relief is achieved they will go in and cauterize the nerve (ablation). If all goes well this guves about on average 6 months relief before the nerve grows back. Some people get more ling lasting relief. My mom got permanent relief just from the shot. But she doesn't have spondylitis. She has spondylosis. So if its just regular age related osteoarthritis of the spine (spondylosis) causing your pain you might get lucky like her. I researched the risks with the procedure and decided that it probably won't help me. I have 5 pinched nerves (stenosis) in my neck according to my MRIs. Im hoping for another stem cell treatment there soon to target my higher discs, C2-4. Thats where my current pain is. Traction helps. I hope this helps your decision making process. Good luck Jeri. I know, it's the pits. Hang in there.😌🙏

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