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Re: after effects of an epidural

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 12:46:28 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 21 Mar 2000, Rachel wrote: >
>What are the after effects of an epidural? I had a baby about 5 weeks
>ago and ever since then my back has really started hurting in the area
>that the epidural was given and my legs and feet have had a tingling
>sensation that does not go away. I was wondering if this is something I
>should be concerned with and if so is this something I should talk to my
>OBGYN about or my family doctor? Thank you.

It would be a good idea to mention it to your OB, and possibly arrange a visit with the Anesthesia person who did your epidural. It is probably something that will resolve on its own over the next month or so, but getting checked is never a bad idea.

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