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A 22-year-old female asked:

Do nerve blocks or lumbar sympathetic blocks work for bad small fiber neuropathy pain?

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Dr. James Schuhanswered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Temporarily: Can be of help but better solution would be a long term medication like Neurontin (gabapentin).

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