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Epidural Puncture Headache

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KclecL19
KclecL19

I had an epidural placed for labor on 10/27, it was not successful and was replaced about an hour later, he told me immediately he had done a "wet tap" and I would most likely experience a "headache" (yeah right, so much more) It started around 2-3 days after birth, I had a blood patch around 2 weeks after, which helped for about 2 days, and then symptoms returned. It will be 6 weeks almost and now I am able to be up more, but the symptoms are still lingering, back & neck pain, headaches when I bend over, numbness in the scalp when vertical. I feel totally normal laying down. It's been so hard having a newborn and 2 small children to care for, I'm losing hope I will ever be okay again! I go in for my 6 week postpartum check up in a few day and I am wondering about asking for a 2nd blood patch, but I'm so scared of them sticking me again, but I'm so ready to be myself again.

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  • KclecL19
    KclecL19

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    Anyone go through this? Im desperate
  • lynsey0838
    lynsey0838 KclecL19

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    How are U now? I'm 11 weeks post natal

    Had spinal headache but t fused blood patch due to risks

    I'm dizzy everyday and they said they can still do the blood patch but I'm so scared

  • BQjjj
    BQjjj KclecL19

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    hi

    i am facing the same issue for past 4 weeks after my epidural and a blood patch..did you got recovered? kindly reply. i am desperate

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