I am 47 years old and I have been suffering from DDD for 15 or more years. I have had 4 previous surgeries (fusions at L4/S1 with hardware). Two years ago had a decompression at L3-L4. Pain returned in July of this year and has progressed to the point that I had to take short term disability from my job the last of September. Over the years I have learned to what works for me and what doesn't, but I had the 3 sets of epidurals even though they have never worked for me in the past, but I want to avoid another surgery if possible. Having the RFA in 7 hours on one side then will do the other side next Monday. I sure hope this works..I need to get back to work ASAP..but with the mixed reviews posted here, I am a little synical at the moment.View Thread