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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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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pain free: This is great. Typically the second is done only when and if the symptoms return. When the pain returns that is how long the block lasted.

Answered 10/2/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Unpredictable: lumbar sympathetic blockade can sometimes last forever. In many cases temporary pain relief is obtained and repeated injections can sometimes cause the progressive lessening of symptoms. The number of blocks varies between 2-10. Ask your Interventional neurologist for more information. Good luck.

Answered 10/2/2014

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