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.
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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....
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