I just had a baby on thursday and I had an epideral to ease the pain. Since then I have been having intense headaches and pain down my back that feels like lightning striking me. I am also very very dizzy. Is this normal after a baby? I have a son but I dont remember this.
2006-07-24 08:44:33 · 14 answers · asked by Black Widow Mollie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I've never heard of anything like that from anyone who has had an epidural. I would call your doctor's office immediately.
2006-07-24 08:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by Carol R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well the headaches could be a sign from the epidural, as well as the dizziness. But mine went away before I came home from the hospital. The back pain is something i never experienced. I had three kids and never had that. I think you should call the hospital and talk to a nurse or call your doctor and ask him if it is normal to experience this being that it is already 4 days later. Good luck with this and congrats on the new baby.
2006-07-24 15:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the previous answerer..You NEED to call your doctor!
Epidurals can have a headache side effect and the pain in your legs sounds similar to sciatica...but, be safe! Call your doctor. You do not want to take the risk of an infection
2006-07-24 15:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO THAT IS NOT NORMALLY Contact a doctor now. When you receive an epideral there is a slight chance that the small hole in your spinal cord will not heal correctly and the fluid in your spinal cord can leak out. CONTACT A DOCTOR NOW.
2006-07-24 16:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by crenshaws_apache 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an epidral adn I didn't have this - the only side effect I had was I got the chills, but that stopped the same day. Check in with your doctor - something could have happened during the delivery, etc.
2006-07-24 16:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by pammy_6201 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the head aches are generally normal, but they wear off after a day or so... i'd check it your doctor.
My disks are screwed up and there is no way in hell theyre poking needles in my back. a few hours of intense pain is nothing compared to a life time of never ending back pain. ick.
I'd tell your doctor.
2006-07-24 16:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor. It usually happens when the epidural leaks. It causes headaches and other pain and can cause temporary paralysis.
2006-07-24 16:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by socaljules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of people having problems but I would call your doctors office immediately. That is your spine and a very senitive and important area. I wouldnt ris anything.
2006-07-24 15:50:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is epidural related. Speak to your doctor. didn't he/she have you watch the epidural risks video before choosing to have one? That thing freaked me out, I chose to have both of my kids naturally with no drugs.
2006-07-24 16:00:19 · answer #9 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not normal.. go to the hospital, dont even wait, the same exact thing happened to a friend of mine and it got so severe she couldnt walk for 3 months,
2006-07-24 19:36:33 · answer #10 · answered by joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋