tell me about your experience of spinal anasthetic

Hi Dotty, I had a spinal along with a nerve block and to be dead honest,

I felt absolutely nothing. The IV hurt more and that was nothing but a pinch. You have absolutely nothing to fear so don't give it another thought.

To be honest. As always against spinal but was persuaded to have it. I did not feel a thing.  I would definitely opt for IT again.   I was sick the next day but I think it was the tramadol ad I cant take it.mm

I was petrified when my anethiest suggested this. I worried until I walked into the OR. Now I will never worry again. It went excellent. They covered the area where they were working and I saw nothing, I worried I might hear things. I did hear something far off as they also gave me a sedation and I was in and out. I heard someone speak saying that it was well worn, nothing bothered me. The nurse explained that I would feel pins and needles in my bum area and I did. After that, nothing. When surgery was over my frozen parts came back to life shortly after with no effects. I didn't get sick and throw up like I did from General anethesia. Go for it an be happy. But I understand your concern. 

And I forgot to wish you all the best. Hang in there and come into the forum and let us know how you're doing. 

Hi dotty from what I understand you are going to have an epidural, if so the needle in the spine is ok not really that painful at at all. I was so terrified by it all and ended up completely traumatised. I heard everything that was going on even with sedation. Worst feelings of my life so wished I had gone for full anaesthetic. It's not going to be easy my freind wish you well.

You really don't need to worry. I had to sit on the edge of the bed while they sprayed my back to freeze the area. I didn't feel the needle at all. I was sedated then and the next thing I knew it was all over and I was in the recovery room. Here I was able to chat to the nurses and feel no pain and not feel groggy at all. Back to the ward then and plenty of painkillers before the feeling comes back to my legs. I would recommend it that her than have a general. Good luck. Jen 

Hi Dotty I am 2 weeks 3 days. I had the spinal block I was told it is not same as epidural as they only put in as much that is needed for op. There is no topping up. I honestly can say apart from the cold spray I felt nothing, your bum and legs get pink needles then they go to sleep. I went for sedation. It turned out that during my op they needed to give me a general anthesetic because things took longer than expected. So I would