pain in the epidural site...

Mummy_to_be87 · Mar 21st, 2012, 17:20 PM

...I had my DD 6 weeks ago and had an epidural, I have recently been having back pains at the point where I had the epidural, it is a dull ache that feels like they have left the tube in my back and now Im worried they havent removed it properly and have left some still inside

I also get pains up my back to my neck, has anyone else experienced this?

TySonNMe · Mar 22nd, 2012, 08:22 AM

Didn't want to read and run hun. I haven't experienced this, but one of my old managers had a lot of problems from her epidural. I don't know what the normal process is in Ireland, but here we usually have a 6-week postpartum visit to the obstetrician/gynecologist to make sure there are no lingering problems. I would ring your doctor/nurse/midwife and tell her your problems and see what he/she recommends. If, by chance, there is something still in there, it will most likely need to be removed. Good luck hun

babymomma37 · Mar 23rd, 2012, 23:49 PM

I wouldnt think there could be anything left from the tube. I have the same problem though im constantly having back problems and my left thigh is still numb from it and the damn thing never even helped with my ontractions cause i felt everything. Its just a side effect i guess.

Mummy_to_be87 · Mar 24th, 2012, 13:08 PM

thanks... ps i have a numb thigh on my right hand side and there is a cold sensation on my left shoulder blade

i hope it goes away soon ... i hope you get relief too ... your baby is so cute by the way

x

LittleAngel09 · Mar 24th, 2012, 14:25 PM

Ive been getting this too. All today I could've cried it hurt so much.

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LittleAngel09 · Mar 24th, 2012, 15:51 PM

Ive been getting this too. All today I could've cried it hurt so much.

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LittleAngel09 · Mar 24th, 2012, 15:53 PM

Sorry for double post, my iPhone crashed as I posted reply!

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Mummy_to_be87 · Mar 24th, 2012, 16:38 PM

maybe its normal if you have an epidural, i have an appointment on monday to get it checked anyway

luz · Mar 26th, 2012, 07:47 AM

I had an epidural and have had no pains or problems since birth. Have you considered that the aching is from holding your lo or hunching your shoulders while holding her.

The end of the epi cath is blue, so they know that it all comes out. The nurse showed me mine, but I'm sure they didnt leave anything inside of you. Anyway, try taking a Tylenol for the pain, see of that helps

nicoleJOLIE · Mar 31st, 2012, 07:21 AM

i had the epi placed 3 times nd just recently begun havin a sore back exactly where the anthesiologist placed it...

thank goodness its not jus me .

Mar 21st, 2012, 17:20 PM	#1
Mummy_to_be87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,906	pain in the epidural site... ...I had my DD 6 weeks ago and had an epidural, I have recently been having back pains at the point where I had the epidural, it is a dull ache that feels like they have left the tube in my back and now Im worried they havent removed it properly and have left some still inside I also get pains up my back to my neck, has anyone else experienced this?

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Mar 22nd, 2012, 08:22 AM	#2
TySonNMe Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NE Florida Posts: 3,653	Didn't want to read and run hun. I haven't experienced this, but one of my old managers had a lot of problems from her epidural. I don't know what the normal process is in Ireland, but here we usually have a 6-week postpartum visit to the obstetrician/gynecologist to make sure there are no lingering problems. I would ring your doctor/nurse/midwife and tell her your problems and see what he/she recommends. If, by chance, there is something still in there, it will most likely need to be removed. Good luck hun

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Mar 23rd, 2012, 23:49 PM	#3
babymomma37 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 847	I wouldnt think there could be anything left from the tube. I have the same problem though im constantly having back problems and my left thigh is still numb from it and the damn thing never even helped with my ontractions cause i felt everything. Its just a side effect i guess.

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Mar 24th, 2012, 13:08 PM	#4
Mummy_to_be87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,906	thanks... ps i have a numb thigh on my right hand side and there is a cold sensation on my left shoulder blade i hope it goes away soon ... i hope you get relief too ... your baby is so cute by the way x

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Mar 24th, 2012, 14:25 PM	#5
LittleAngel09 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 505	Ive been getting this too. All today I could've cried it hurt so much. X

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Mar 24th, 2012, 15:51 PM	#6
LittleAngel09 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 505	Ive been getting this too. All today I could've cried it hurt so much. X

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Mar 24th, 2012, 15:53 PM	#7
LittleAngel09 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 505	Sorry for double post, my iPhone crashed as I posted reply! X

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Mar 24th, 2012, 16:38 PM	#8
Mummy_to_be87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,906	maybe its normal if you have an epidural, i have an appointment on monday to get it checked anyway

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Mar 26th, 2012, 07:47 AM	#9
luz Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,282	I had an epidural and have had no pains or problems since birth. Have you considered that the aching is from holding your lo or hunching your shoulders while holding her. The end of the epi cath is blue, so they know that it all comes out. The nurse showed me mine, but I'm sure they didnt leave anything inside of you. Anyway, try taking a Tylenol for the pain, see of that helps

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Mar 31st, 2012, 07:21 AM	#10
nicoleJOLIE Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 887	i had the epi placed 3 times nd just recently begun havin a sore back exactly where the anthesiologist placed it... thank goodness its not jus me .

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