Back pain after epidural

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I delivered my son naturally via epidural on 3rd April.I am having tingling back problem at the exact spot where epidural was given.The problem get worse when I try to stretch my back or nurse my son. How to reduce this pain..? Will it go or not...?

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Dr. Manju Kumari

Obstetrician 32 yrs exp Hyderabad

This pain is not due to epidural anaesthesia.Pain is due to deficiency of calcium or Urinary tract infection or postural.Most probably it is postural.Apply pain killer gel and use correct posture.

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Dr. Astha Agarwal Gynecologist/Obstetrician 16 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Astha Agarwal

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 16 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Consult an anaesthetist for further information and management regarding this. A clinical examination s needed to see if all s well at that particular point.. Physiotherapy may also help

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