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Had caudal epidural steroid injection (with ketamine) for crps left foot. relief for 7 days- will dr consider 2nd injection for prolonged relief?

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Well: Can't have the steroid shot to often. 7 days is not much relic. You can try again in a few months but if no benefit consider other options as well

Answered 5/24/2017

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Lumbar sympath blk: I would suggest a series of lumbar sympathetic blocks without steroid. If these fail ketamine infusions may help. A spinal cord stimulator may also be an answer.

Dr Hellman agreed

Answered 5/25/2017

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