Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 2/22/2007

Question
I had an epidural in October 2006 with the birth of my first child. Since her birth, I have had very sharp nerve pains and some numbness in both hands and both feet. Could this be from the epidural? I had never had any of this prior to the epidural.  

Answer
If you said just feet, I might say yes but it is unlikely that it would affect your hands. I would strongly suggest seeing a neurologist to be evaluated to make sure this is not something more serious.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston