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Hi, I had an epideral when I had my c-section about 6 months ago. For the past couple of weeks I've been having numbing in my upper spine. It doesn't hurt though. I did have some ribs broken a little over a year ago too. Any ideas? Does this have anything to do with the epideral? Thanks for your time.
Hi Amber
I don't believe your symptoms have anything to do with the epidural you had 6 months ago. From your description it is difficult to work out what is happening. However if it is causing you discomfort or if it gets any worse then I woulod seek medical advice. However if isn't a problem then I would ignore and I'm sure it will go.
Sorry can't help further.
Dr Ian jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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