Did anyone have a reaction to an epidural? I'm afraid that I might have one because of the reactions I tend to have to certain medications - especially since for headaches I can't tolerate Advil or any ibuprofen and can just take Tylenol or aspirin (as long as there's food in my stomach) and have never really had to take anything much stronger. I know I have a few months to go before I have to worry about (I'm about 4 months along), but I still am anyways!
2006-09-15 07:39:10 · 21 answers · asked by flowerangel_20 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well.. I reacted when they shot me with the needle. I jumped just a tad bit... which was a mistake because it only ended up numbing part of me. They had to come in again (like a few hours later because the nurse apparently thought I was lying about the pain.... and give me more. Then before I went into delivery... it all wore off and I had to have it again.... (Whew) But no... I did not have a medical reaction or side affect to the epidural.
2006-09-15 07:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by Keith Perry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, it's OK to be a little worried about that. I was too. Just be sure to tell your doctor about your reactions to those other medications, if you haven't already. I personally didn't have a reaction to epidural. Well not a bad one anyway. It'll be weird since you won't feel anything from your waist down. And not to scare you even more, or ruin anything for you but the needle they use to inject that is LONG! Like a foot long lol. And you have to be completely still, since it goes into your spine. My advice there: Don't look while they do it. :-)
2006-09-15 07:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by gemchic81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known someone that did but they were allergic to all opiate based medication. Advil and ibuprofen are the same thing. The drugs they use in the epidural aren't even closely related to ibuprofen.
2006-09-15 07:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife didn't have a "reaction", but it did wear off too early. It took her a long time to push the baby out, so after several hours the epidural wasn't doing the job anymore. I haven't heard of anyone having a reaction to one, but who knows. Ask your doctor.
2006-09-15 07:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am drug sensitive also and I did not have a reaction tho the epidural. I have been told that you can get headaches really bad after if somehow air gets into your bloodstream. Just let your doctor know your concerns.
2006-09-15 07:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by mommy of 3 boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a component in most anesthesia including spinals and epidurals called reglan. If you are allergic to it, you itch so bad that you want to rip your face off. Another component is Phenergan, sometimes used instead of reglan, that they give you so you don't vomit from the epidural. If you're alergic to that, it also makes you want to rip your lips and nose off your face but also gives you panic attacks, tremors and delirium...
I have had reactions to several medications (like antibiotics) but the anesthesia ones for me are the worst. I suggest you tell your doctor that you have a tendancy to have reactions to things and ask them to use whatever has the least potential for allergy.
2006-09-15 07:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ways to give birth without having an epidural. I didn't want one just because I was scared of having a needle in my spine! I hope that everything goes well for you, just remember that you will be able to accomplish far more than you realise.
I recommend you go to antenatal classes to learn about your options.
Good luck honey!
2006-09-15 07:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never had any problems with an epidural. they say if you get up too soon before the meds wear off you can have terrible headaches. i had three epidurals with no problems.
2006-09-15 07:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by PRECIANA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter s mother had an epidural and she went through all the needle pain and threats of if you move you may paralyze urself just to have them quit giving her the meds becuzz her blood pressure dropped dangerously low as with all meds they are not sure what will happen to each individual they give em to gl
2006-09-15 07:48:47 · answer #9 · answered by glass_city_hustla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife gets the chills after the epidural is administered. Starts shaking like when you are hypothermic.
2006-09-15 07:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Wake Cobra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋