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Has Any One Seen This Before
Did you have an epidural? I've heard of strange things like these happening from nerve ... Next question: Problems with Epidural ... Epidural Vs. Spinal ...
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- Did you have an epidural? I've heard of strange things like these happening from nerve damage. Other than that I don't know..
- K., I can see you have received quite a bit of response to your request, so I'll make this short and respond to your medical condition. Ask your doctor if your sympto...
- I hope you find this timely information. I have in the last year discovered a wonderful world of alternatives to doctors advice and medicine. I have a fantastic Chir...
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Read all 10 responses: "Has anyone ever had spinal decompression therapy for back pain? ... Preschool & Head Start · Public vs. Private · Readiness to Start ... My back was ruined by an epidural. Also, does anyone have any idea of the ...
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- Jeanette, My mom had it done with partial success - the lack of total was due to arthritus - she was 80. My folks were pleased with the "experiment"...My chiroprac...
- Hi J., I have had 8 months of spinal decompression, chiropractic treatments and exercise therapy. Yes it does help. I felt so much better. Unfortunately since I...
- Hi J. Here is something for you to look into: back2life look it up on the web. I use it for my back pain and it has really helped. I cannot afford as much chiropr...
Post-epidural Back Pain
When it was time to have my daughter, I opted no epidural or meds and I thought I ... I have a similar problem, except it is a numb spot from the spinal. ...
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- Yes, yes, yes!! I had exactly the same feeling, more after my first child than my second because the dr had to go prodding around in order to get it in the spot. I h...
- this happened to me with my first. exactly the pain you are describing. it eventually went away, but i remember it took a lot longer than i expected. good luck and con...
- Hi M., I have a similar problem, except it is a numb spot from the spinal. It centers around my tail bone. it has not gone away. I fell asleep between the time they s...
Random Back Pain After labor....could It Be from the Epidural??
Preschool & Head Start · Public vs. Private · Readiness to Start .... I actually had pain from my epidural for over a year after giving birth. ... My 2nd and 3rd deliveries I had a spinal instead and highly recommend it if you have ...
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- I had a fever (hidden by pain medication) and lower back pain. I finally went to the emergency room when my twins were 2 weeks old. I had an urinary tract infection....
- I haven't experienced any pain from my epidural. I have 2 friends who said they had some pain from it, though. Both of them told me before I had my son that they exp...
- I have had two epidurals and with the first they had to reinsert it five times before they got it in the right place. I did have back pain from it and I guess I would...
Back Pain After Epidural....8 Months!!!!
Read all 10 responses: "I had an epidural with my second son who was born in ... CSF (Cerebro Spinal Fluid - the stuff that's in your spinal canal) leak. ...
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- my problem wasn't exactly the same but i had pain in my lower back and part of my left leg was numb almost as if the epidural didn't wear off - but this was 2 years la...
- Hi J., Just to add to everyone else that after I had an epidural for my c-section, I had mild to medium pain for about 1 1/2 years in the same place you describe. I...
- Hi J., I had a similar problem after my first child. Mine felt like a really deep bruise but quite painful. I couldn't even sit on the floor to change a diaper, or ...
Considering VBAC and Experience or Advice
Sep 15, 2009 ... Preschool & Head Start · Public vs Private · Readiness to Start ... I had an epidural with the first which was wonderful and a spinal with ...
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- For a healthy mom, the bennefits of a VBA2C definitley outweigh the risks of another c-section. I think your problem may be finding a provider in the area who'll be...
- Hi M., I also had 2 C-sections--first was just like yours--days of labor and then failure to progress, so C-section. The second was due to complications with my bl...
- Your doctor may feel that 18 months is not enough time to Recover for a VBAC, but most Doctors are against VBACs for the slight risks they have. Most women CAN have a ...
Has Anyone Out There Had a VBAC? (Vaginal Birth After C-section)
They didn't even want to wait for the epidural or spinal to start working. I plan to have at least one more, ..... Next question: VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section? ...
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- I had 2 c's after vaginal; but two friends had vbacs and said they'd have preferred not to. Vaginal birth is not fun. Neither is a c-section; but at least you can calm...
- yes i did. my first son was breach so i had to have a C-section. but my second son born 6 years later was a vaginal birth. you can only have a vaginal after a c-sectio...
- My first was delivered by C-section. Then I had the next 4 VBAC with no problem. It could depend on the type of C-section they did because with some they say you can...
Epidural????
I also had a spinal headache which is caused by a nick in the spine ...... Epidural and Other Pain Relief Drugs During Labor Vs. "Natural" Childbirth ...
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- As a Labor and Delivery nurse I can tell you that the majority of women opt to get an epidural. It is a safe procedure and can provide good pain relief. I just had my ...
- Hello E., My daughters are 11 years apart so when I found myslef pregnant again, I chose the epidural. it was inserted by the head of radiology during the peak of a...
- There is no question, Epidural's were God's gift to women post the Eve/apple quagmire. I have a 20-month old son and a baby due in 8 weeks. The minute I was rolled i...
Besides an epidural....what Else Is Available During Labor
With my first I had demoral and an epidural that went into my spinal space instead .... Next question: Epidural and Other Pain Relief Drugs During Labor Vs . ...
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- There are other medication alternatives. Ask your MD to discuss them. I was given a shot of fetanol (not sure of the spelling) during my labor. It is a narcotic that w...
- I went into labor with my first early because of a car accident, and my planned homebirth turned into a hospital birth--which we tried to keep as much like what we had...
- R., I had two very different times with both my children... Both were done without any pain meds... although not entirely by my choice!!! :) I was signing the papers ...
How Would You Describe the Birth of Your Child?
The epidural does NOT go straight to the baby as one post suggested, it stays in your spinal fluid and is broken down and cleared. IV pain medications do go ...
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- I delivered my daughter last June with no interventions, at a freestanding midwife birthing center. Contractions were certainly uncomfortable, but manageable. I had ...
- Natural childbirth is the most empowering time of your life, hard work but what satisfaction. I would strongly suggest you seek a birth preparation class with Birthwo...
- I have 2 children, my first no epidural/drugs, the 2nd I had the epidural. Both were wonderful experiences but the no drug one was physically more taxing due to the p...
