i read about a lady that didnt want an epidural at first, then ended up getting one, but got paralyzed from it!?! How likely is this to happen if I get one?
2007-02-14 10:10:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The chances of this happening are very slim. The advances that have been made with catheters is just amazing. They are a lot more flexible than they used to be. They do not severe the spinal cord and will flex before impeding it. There are a lot of places that you can search for exact statistics, but the odds are higher that you will be in a plane crash or abducted by aliens.
I would look at the New England Journal of Medicine. Check out Mayo clinic's site. Even try www.webmd.com. You will see actual statistics and see how safe it really is.
2007-02-14 10:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by laesjb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that epidural's are very safe, i have had 2. However when i was born my mom had a spinal and was temporarily paralyzed for about 2 weeks. Things are much different now and the technology has greatly improved.
2007-02-14 10:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by rendezvouschik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have never herd that before but from my experience of having 2 done and well I was pregnant I trust it they take that kinda of stuff seriously,I had to have some surgery done well preg and they gave me and full epidural and I hated it cuz i couldn't feel the baby kicking and moving the second time i had one I was going in labor but I was early by a month and he got his feet caught in my ribs and they gave me one that it hit a nerve so I can still feel him more but nothing else,if your still not sure about it ask your Doctor about getting something else there is always a plan B with them good luck
2007-02-14 10:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by nicoletingey23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine millions of epidurals are done around the world daily, I had four in my life time because I had 4 c sections to deliver my babies, you just need to relax and follow the instructions of the Dr. I would imagine that if this were true it would be a very rare incidence and I would wonder if the woman panicked and contributed to it herself.
2007-02-14 10:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Just Thinking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chance is very small. When you are in the Hospital they will tell you all of the side effects. You may want to ask before you go into labor. I have not known anyone to have a problem.
2007-02-14 10:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of 5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry about it. I had one after trying to do with out for 5 hours. I am glad I did it because I ended up being in labor for 19.5 hours. But since I have has my epi I have ALOT of back problems. My back hurts all the time.
2007-02-14 10:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know the odds, but i do know that lady is almost definitely going to have a full recovery. she just got an overdose, but in time the drug wears off.
2007-02-14 10:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by abcdefghijk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely. My first Epi was 13 years ago, my second was just two months ago. Believe me, in just 13 years, they've improved a LOT!
2007-02-14 10:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is a VERY slim chance
2007-02-14 10:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
really unlikely, especially if you're in a good hospital.
2007-02-14 10:13:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋