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How many (approx) sympathetic blocks to feel relief from mild form of crps? i've had mild symptoms that i can manage and i've also been in remission.

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Sympathetic blocks: There is no number. It depends on the degree of relief and time frame of relief with each block. If this progressive gets better then repeat the block, if not then do not continue with blocks you must go to the next treatment level.

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

CRPS: There is no set number of sympathetic blocks for crps. In my practice i perform blocks as long as they are giving the patient longer relief between blocks. For example the first block may only offer a couple of days, the next couple of weeks, the third months. In my experience anywhere from 3-6. Don't just keep having them performed if the relief isn't significant - there are risks....

Answered 3/30/2014

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