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How long does a steroid nerve block last?

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It varies: Steroid injections can relieve pain for 2 weeks or 2 years. It varies tremendously. I mostly offer epidural steroids. Some people never get better. Some get one treatment very 3 mo the to two years.

Answered 3/19/2013

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