Infection from epidural
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There are side effects and risks with every drug and epidural is no exception. While it's among the safest for baby, that's not necessarily true for mama. It commonly causes low blood pressure, an epidural headache, back pain for some time afterward, and low grade fever.
The fever is worrisome because it's really hard for them to tell if it's a harmless "epidural fever" or a reaction to infection.
with my first, my doctor advised one and I was open to the idea, but she thought it would speed up labor as it had been 14 hours since my water broke and I was at a three. by the time the meds wore off several hours later, I was only at a four. it completely stalled my labor and I ended up developing a uterine infection because I didn't have my son until 26 1/2 hours after my water broke. if you're in my.situation, a benefit could be that it could speed.
I had my daughter without an epidural. It really wasn't as bad as I expected. I'm terrified of needles. I also just wanted to experience all if it. If you don't get an epidural you are less likely to tear and you can feel when you need to push where if you get an epidural I guess you are just numb pretty much. Once the baby is out you pretty much forget the pain. I plan on having my second baby without one also.
s protect each other from lawsuits. I also suffer from AA due to an epidural (for sciatica) in my lower back. I woke up from the epidural a completely different person. The chemicals can travel up and/or down your spine through your CSF. It causes nerve root clumping, proprioceptive changes, etc... For a diagnosis, you can go to an expert in Arachnoiditis, Dr. Antonio Aldrete. I had to travel out of state to get a diagnosis by him, but it was well worth it.
You can get an infection from an epidural shot. Your doctor should check you for that - soon! An infection in the spinal column is an emergency. If it's an allergic reaction, you definitely should tell him/her about your symptoms before you have another shot - sometimes allergic reactions get worse with each exposure.
I had my daughter over 7 years ago and experienced an epidural puncture from a resident anesthesiologist who when he punctured the spaced both of my legs vibrated. I asked him to stop and demanded that the doctor do it. I continued with spinal headaches upon discharge from the hospital with my daughter and I was given 500mg of ibuprofen and a caffeine pill. The headaches continued long after and the doctors wanted to do a blood patch which I refused for fear of them messing up again.
Transition --- hard, hard work at this point. You might feel discouraged, want to give up, go home, get drugs if you haven't already gotten some at this point. All normal to feel this way. The end is near! Hang on momma! You can do this! You might find that you don't want to be touched, or maybe you want to have your back rubbed, or hips squeezed, or you need to move and do a "labor dance" to bring baby down.
Heyy im ash, I dont know either im a ftm to be and I have had a chronik fear of birth, im definitely going epidural from the beginning as recommended by many of my friends. I have a fairly good pain tolerance but im terrified. I have been told an epidural would be best for me, may slow down my labour and birth but the pain would be dramatically easier to deal with. Do you think you would rather a long labour with lesser pain or shorter birth but all the pain possible?
m a ftm at 31 week and am choosing to not get an epidural as well and I am having the same reaction from people. This is your story not theirs. Do not let them shake your confidence, women have delivered babies wout drugs for much longer than they have had modern medicine. Yes it will hurt like hell but we can do it!
My midwife said that if it's a fresh tattoo within like 3 months prior to you having the epidural, they can deny you. But depending on some hospitals, they may try to put it in above or below the tattoo to avoid infection. You have like three spots in your spine that's the epidural space. So I don't think you'd have anything to worry about.
If your injection site was contaminated, then you might have an infection from the injection itself, but more likely the stress of the entire procedure suppressed your immune system as often happens with surgery, and chronic infections that were present before the surgery (or even picked up in the hospital) were stimulated. Eventually these resulted in FMS (along with other reasons). We find that over 70% of FMS patients have chronic infections, including Mycoplasma, Chlamydia pn.
As a mother who has given birth 3 times already I believe thats a personal decision. I agree with the other ladies saying to go without it and if you get too uncomfortable then give it a try. Everyone's threshold for pain is different. Also discuss with your doctor other pain relieving options that may be a better option for you.
You most likely got what is called trigger points. The epidural injections are totally different. When I used to get them I was put under to get them done, now they do not like to do that but will in some cases. The trigger points are helpful in some cases and they do last about a week normally. have you discussed any other options with your Dr and have you done any research on the epidural injections? I would be glad to help if you would like.
Who has gone natural and who has had the epidural..or have done both? I'm a ftm @ 32 weeks & im planning on trying to go natural but I'm scared I won't be able to handle the pain.. & what or how should i kinda expect to feel afterwards...
my cusion 20 yrs have an accident & he have head injury after surgery one month later he have cerebral fluid infection & temp increases to 106 & pulse rate is 250, he is in top most hospital of indore mp
it can be cure?
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