I had an epidural 6 months ago and I am still feeling pressure/discomfort. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? This was my first child and we are trying to conceive again will i still be able to get an epidural in the future?
2007-03-13 03:32:52 · 7 answers · asked by welltootie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Check with your OB, it is possible a nerve was hit or something of the sort. Mine was sore for about 2 weeks, then nothing. Whereas my sis is still having issues almost 9 months later and she keeps forgetting to call and ask.
2007-03-13 03:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this is absolutely NOT normal. I had 2 epidurals for my two kids; the first one was too high and I had problems breathing; the second one they nicked my spinal cord so I got no pain relief plus had a headache for a few weeks. I just say that to say that even though they messed both of them up, in a month I was fine. You need to see a doctor, probably an ob/gyn, but call the office first and describe the problem to make sure you are seeing the right type of doctor.
This probably will not prevent you from getting an epidural in the future.
2007-03-13 10:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by Cris O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an epidural with my daughter 3 years ago I still have occasional back pain in that area
2007-03-13 11:52:21 · answer #3 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my second daughter I got an epidural...I remember it being very sore at times(not hurting extremely bad) for almost a year afterwards....I was still able to get one with my third daughter though....although it did not take on the left side at all with her and I am not real sure why.
2007-03-13 10:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by mom2ace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem with my 3rd epideral...it was leaking into my spinal cord, and it was months I had problems with that..they told me to lie flat on my back for 24 hours and it would be better, but who can possibly do that? It's possible they hit a nerve or there was some leakage..best bet is to talk to your obgyn and see what they recomend....and no this epidural will not effect a second one..
2007-03-13 11:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor. I had no problems with my epidural and didn't experience any of the problems you are talking about. I don't think you should still be having trouble.
2007-03-13 11:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by mark my words 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've had 3 epidurals and havent had any problem out of them...but everone is different i would ask ur doctor about it..good luck! pregnant with # 4 31 weeks :)
2007-03-13 11:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋