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CS mamas/or anyone who got an epi

Mrs.Kohalic17Mrs.Kohalic17 member
edited April 2014 in April 2014 Moms
I had an epi before I knew I was having a CS but when the dr went to re do it before I went into the OR it didn't take & he had to do a spinal block instead (which also didn't completely work & they had to knock me out).

I've been having weird back pains & headaches... Is this just a regular side affect? I'd rather not use dr google.. It's always the worst case scenario.
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Logan Timothy - Born 4/5/14 @ 38w3d, 7lbs14.8oz, 20½in.
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Re: CS mamas/or anyone who got an epi

  • maelicmaelic member
    I had an epi and was told that back pain was a normal side effect but headaches could require care. If it's spinal headaches you might need a patch. How far pp are you?

    I'd call the OB and describe the situation: it doesn't sound serious but they might actually be able to fix it (or tell you not to worry about it).
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  • JBellacqua84JBellacqua84 member
    They told me I might get headaches from my epic and that I should tell them if I did because they could get something for me (medication) definitely call your doctor and see what he says!
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  • MissWhisMissWhis member
    If your headache goes away when you're laying down and comes on furiously when you're upright it could be a spinal headache. They recommend taking it easy and laying down as much as possible to heal it. They can also do a patch, but that involves getting another epidural and doesn't always work - I was told it is usually only recommended for people in unbearable pain.

    All that being said, I had a spinal headache post c-section. It went away on it's own about a week pp.

    Hope this helped. Good luck! Feel better soon.
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