Usually the blocks are spaced depending on your length of relief. After having a block. Having a few days relief does help with a RSD diagnosis, but won't be enough to put you into remission... All blocks are not created equal though! Ask your docs what he's using in your block cocktail. Research what is considered most effective online. Also, was this done while you were awake and helping him pinpoint the optimal area? If he did it blind--these are not as effective--but probably most common.

I've had several. The blind don't last nearly as long. The meds make a big difference. I had up to 3 weeks of significant relief, and as little as a day...