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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness Along The Spine During Pregnancy?
I m 39 weeks pregnant with baby #4 I m having my 4th c section on Friday and I ve been having a tingling numbing feelings traveling straight down my spine the last couple weeks what could this be? Is there a glance the spinal I ll have for this c section along with this tingling effect my back?
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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It is possible that the uterus is exerting pressure on nerves running from the spine which is causing the numbness that you mentioned.
This is the most common cause of these symptoms in late pregnancy and they would normally resolve after delivery
You should still be able to have the c section and spinal unless the symptoms are severe.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the uterus is exerting pressure on nerves running from the spine which is causing the numbness that you mentioned.
This is the most common cause of these symptoms in late pregnancy and they would normally resolve after delivery
You should still be able to have the c section and spinal unless the symptoms are severe.
I hope this helps
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