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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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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Generally sympathetic blocks are done in a series to provide more sustained relief. However if you are receiving enough relief after 3-4 blocks, then you might want to consider spinal cord stimulation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/15/2017

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