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Re: Epidural question???
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Jan 1998 00:58:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 10 Jan 1998, Anne wrote: >
>Dear Drs.,
>Howdy, Was just reading the posts about epidurals and it reminded me of
>my friend prego with her first kid... She is ruling out an epidural and
>or spinal block (if need be c-section) because she claims to have heard
>of people being Permanantly paralyzed by the anesthesia. I told her
>that she should keep her options open etc etc...and that the chances of
>that happening were like one in one zillion, but is there even that
>risk? any statistics? even heard of anybody with a paralyzation? Seemed
>A little dim witted and 1st mommish to me but if there is such a
>problem... Anyway thoughts on the subject would enlighten me :)
>Thanks
>Anne N.

I've seen minor back discomfort (temporary) but no permanent injury.

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