Can an epidural cause numbness in back?

The epidural space is the space surrounding your spinal cord and nerve roots in your back. Inflammation in and around this space can irritate sensitive structures in this area causing back and leg pain. This can also cause numbness, tingling or burning sensations in the legs.

How do you know if you have nerve damage from an epidural?

The needle or epidural tube can damage nerves, but this is uncommon. Nerve damage can cause loss of feeling or movement in parts of your lower body. The most common symptom is a small, numb area with normal movement and strength. This usually gets better after a few days or weeks, but can sometimes take months.

Can an epidural cause permanent numbness?

In the majority of cases, a single nerve is affected, giving a numb area on the skin or limited muscle weakness. These effects are usually temporary with full recovery occurring within days or a few weeks. Significant permanent nerve damage resulting in the loss of the use of your legs is very rare.

Is it normal to have back pain where you got an 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.

Can epidural nerve damage be fixed?

This leaflet explains the possibility of nerve damage occurring with your spinal or epidural injection. These injections are usually carried out without any problems and if nerve damage does occur it is usually temporary. Rarely damage may be permanent.

Can you lay on your back after an epidural?

After the tube is placed, you will be able to lie on your back, turn, walk, and do other things your doctor says you can do.

How long does epidural stay in your system?

The effects of the epidural usually wear off within 2 hours after the epidural medicine is stopped. After the epidural wears off, you may have some hip or back pain from childbirth.

Can you sue for nerve damage from epidural?

Epidural injection injuries can cause serious disabilities. If you or a loved one has suffered pain, paralysis, or any other medical condition after receiving an epidural injection, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.

What happens if epidural goes wrong?

The needle used to deliver the epidural can hit a nerve, leading to temporary or permanent loss of feeling in your lower body. Bleeding around the area of the spinal cord and using the wrong medication in the epidural can also cause nerve damage. This side effect is extremely rare.