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What Causes Severe Backache After Receiving An Epidural Shot?

hello ny name is selene I live in the state of Missouri and just recently had my third children and I got the epidural with all three except this last time the anastegeoligist messed inserting it several times that was three months ago and ever since then ive been experiencing extreme back pain what will a pain management doctor suggest if I were to go in there presenting this case
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

You may experience a severe headache caused by leakage of spinal fluid. Less than 1% of women experience this side effect. If symptoms persist, a procedure called a blood patch, which is an injection of your blood into the epidural space, can be performed to relieve a headache.

So pain may extend up to few days, in case of ligament injury or may extend to months. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Severe Backache After Receiving An Epidural Shot?

Hello, You may experience a severe headache caused by leakage of spinal fluid. Less than 1% of women experience this side effect. If symptoms persist, a procedure called a blood patch, which is an injection of your blood into the epidural space, can be performed to relieve a headache. So pain may extend up to few days, in case of ligament injury or may extend to months. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu