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A member asked:
If i continue doing active and passive pt and get a lumbar sympathetic block when i'm home from school. should i have a good chance of beating crps?
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Not just blocks: It's not about a single block -- it's your diet, ongoing physical therapy, topical medications, some oral medications... And, yes, blocks as well -- could be one, or could be ten or more.
Answered 4/26/2014
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Moderate; alternativ: I'm not a fan of sympathetic blocks or PT for CRPS.Newer, controversial idea is that CRPS is due to inflammaction of peripheral nerves. 1 approach would be to try applying Vit. D cream to the skin, if you can touch it, or Prologel.Vit B complex (esp. B12) orally.If you get some response, you may be able to eventually tolerate neuroprolotherapy which can calm the nerves & stop the pain.
Answered 11/28/2014
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I had my first lumbar sympathetic block and my foot is completely pain free. How long will it stay like this? Should I get the second?
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Lumbar sympathetic block provided me relief for only two days. I was in no pain in those two day. Should I get another one to see if I get longer reli?
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On an approximate basis- if i find relief from my first lumbar sympathetic block after how long should I get my second or third? Once again approxima
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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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How is sympathetically maintained pain in the legs different than CRPS? How does a person get sympathetic pain in their legs?
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