What are the negative effects of an epidural?

Side effects Epidural

Low blood pressure. It’s normal for your blood pressure to fall a little when you have an epidural.
Loss of bladder control.
Itchy skin.
Feeling sick.
Inadequate pain relief.
Headache.
Slow breathing.
Temporary nerve damage.

Can epidurals cause long-term problems?

Potential etiologies for long-term complications associated with ESI include infection, bleeding, endocrine effects, neurotoxicity, and neurologic injury.

Can epidural cause back problems later?

There’s a common belief that having an epidural will lead to back pain. But according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, there’s no credible evidence that having an epidural will lead to permanent back pain. Even people who don’t get epidurals may experience back pain after labor and delivery.

Is it normal for back pain after epidural?

Back pain after an epidural is a widespread occurrence and can persist for weeks or even months after delivery. Fortunately, chiropractic care has helped many women find safe and natural pain relief from epidural side effects.

When does epidural back pain go away?

The pain should get better within ten days of the epidural, but you may notice a reduction within one to five days. According to Spine-Health, more than 50 percent of patients who receive a lumbar epidural steroid injection experience at least some pain relief.

Can pregnancy make a herniated disc worse?

The added weight and spinal stress during pregnancy can worsen a bulging disc and the pain associated with it. Pregnancy can be painful enough and difficult to move around, so don’t let back pain get the better of you.

What happens if you don’t fix herniated disc?

If a patient has a herniated disc and does nothing to treat it, severe nerve damage and pain can result. Some of the symptoms of untreated herniated discs include: Back/Neck pain. Nerve pain in the arms/legs.