im just curious, im pregnant and when i give birth i know im gonna need to take the option of an epidermal. i knowif i move i can end up paralyzed.so i wanted to know how bad it would hurt.
2007-11-30 15:11:35 · 27 answers · asked by Mommy to be ^_^ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
sorry i spelled it wrong...
2007-11-30 15:19:50 · update #1
its epidural
and i never felt mine past one tiny little sting when she gave me the Novocaine to numb me for it. you will be in soo much pain your wont care or feel it
2007-11-30 15:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The worst is at the very beginning when they inject the numbing medication into your skin. It's a little poke and a burning sensation that lasts about 10 seconds at the most.
After that, the most you feel is pressure and maybe a dull aching feeling as they slide in the epidural catheter (tube) and inject the medication. Sometimes you might also feel a little electric shock sensation, like when you hit your funny bone, but it is instantaneously gone, and it's not a bad thing - it's normal to feel as the catheter slides past nerves.
I have never heard of anyone ever being paralyzed. There is a risk for varying degrees of nerve injury, as mild as maybe feeling a dull ache for a few days or weeks, or you might have lingering numbness or pain, but those kinds of long-term injuries are extremely rare (less than 1 in 200,000).
Talk to your doctor and have a consultation with the anesthesia team to have all your questions answered in detail.
Good luck!
2007-11-30 15:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres the thing, it would depend on personal factors. In general it is not painful at all,no different than when they connect the IV to your wrist. As long as you keep a "hunched cat back" position and do everything that your anesthesiologist ask of you, than it will be quick and painless. (the painful par,t other than the cramping contractions that your feeling during this is that horrible stuff they may make you drink before they do it yuck! tip: pinch your nose for that one) But i've seen/heard of different methods of receiving the epidural as well. Like receiving it continuously thru the IV-however i think that is something that can be discussed with your doctor/doula.
The epidural is quick and seemingly painless by comparison to the labor pains but if you have someone with you that can help you concentrate and do exactly as the docs ask of you than you will be fine. They arnt going to let you become paralyzed under there care. but don't forget that you do have many options available to you to help take the edge off the pain of active birth-speak to the docs. CONGRADULATIONS ND GOOD LUCK -^^-
2007-11-30 15:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anim8ng Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my first son i had a epidural block, since then i've had back problems, but mine wasent hooked up right and it fell and hit the floor and the nurse ripped it from my back. with my 2nd son i had a spinal block, the difference in the two are.
epidural: is an anesthetic that removes most feeling from the lower half of ur body. an epidural numbs the pain of contractions, it also can numb the vagina as the babys pushed out. when u get a epidural ur back is washed with a antiseptic, a small area of skin is numbed witha local anesthetic, your asked to sit or lie on ur side and curve ur back outward. you'll have to stay this way till the injection is over.
a spinal block:
a spinal block is an injecion of anesthetic into your lower back.
it numbs the lower half of your body. a spinal block is usually only givin' once durnin' labor and last just an hour or two. its usually givn' just before delivery. while you sit or lie on your side a anesthesiologist or nurse anestheitist will inject a small amount of anesthetic into the fluid around your spinal cord. after the shot is givin' you'll need to stay in bed. a spinal block casues total numbness and prevents the muscles used to push the baby out from working. i got the spinal block for a emergency c-section. good luck. hope this helps you. and congradulations
2007-11-30 15:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by operation_caring2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 boys I never had a epidermal but I know that in the later years it will affect you. I had both of my kids all natural yes it may hurt only during the end. But I chose not 2 have it cuz of what my friemds told me about it. Labor is not as bad as you may hear its just cramps really hard. But the only thing that bothers me is the baby monitor that they put on you when you are in labor. They use it 2 monitor the baby. But labor and birth is not bad believe me once the baby is out all the pain goes away.
2007-11-30 15:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by ?????? 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It honestly depends on your anesthesiologist. I had an epidural with my son, and it was very painful. Not only is it hard to sit still during contractions, but every time he put the needle in it shot a electric type shock down my leg, and I was crying in pain from it. After they finished I was laying in the bed and I felt like I couldn't breath and it really scared me but the nurse said I was fine and my vitals were fine. I guess it's normal. But because of it I was afraid to go to sleep and rest like they kept telling me. I won't get another one, I'm going natural this time around. I know not everyone has a bad experience with epidurals, so don't let it scare you. My sister had one with both of her children and had no problems with it. It's rare that you would get paralyzed from an epidural, but it is important to stay still during it. I know it's hard, but it's possible. And if you're handling labor well and feel like you don't need an epi. don't let anyone push you into it. I was induced and before I felt any pain they asked me if I wanted one, and I just said yes, because I figured I would need it because I have low pain tolerance, but I surprised myself and handled labor well. Sorry this is so long, I guess I got carried away!!
2007-11-30 15:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is tolerable as the pain from labor is far worse. How do you know that you can become paralyzed from moving around? I've never heard of such a thing. Once you get the block you will not be able to move your body from waist down anyway. I've had five children and with all five I've had an epidural block, nothing is wrong with me. I would highly recommend it to anyone who can't cope with pain.
2007-11-30 15:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compared to being in labor you won't even notice it. Of course, when you're in labor someone could run you over with a Mack Truck and, comparatively, it would feel like a summer breeze.
The hard part of getting epidurals is when you have a contraction while they're putting it in and can't move at all, but fortunately that only lasts a bit and then you're all done and the pain relief starts to kick in and you're ready to marry the anasthesiologist because it feels so nice.
Congrats on your little one!
2007-11-30 15:20:41 · answer #8 · answered by lovelymrsm 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The contractions are the worst part- I didnt even feel the epidural. I was having a contraction (a very intense one) while I was getting the epidural, so I'm sure I moved a little! And I'm perfectly fine:)
2007-11-30 15:19:23 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My 2 epidurals didn't hurt a bit. Much of it depends on the person actually administering the epidural. It is important that you don't move during the insertion of the needle.
2007-11-30 15:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by Suepee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt a bit. They numb the area with a little local anesthetic while you lean over and then they slip the needle with the catheter in. Pain relief comes within 15 mintues.
You won't become paralyzed if you move. Sheesh. I couldn't hold very still when I was having cytotec induced horrid contractions.
2007-11-30 15:15:30 · answer #11 · answered by not too creative 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋