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A 38-year-old member asked:
How long does an epidural anesthetic last?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Katzanswered
Neurology 33 years experience
Epidural anesthetic: It depends on why it was given. If for childbirth, the epidural lasts a few hours at most once it is removed. If for back pain or a pinched nerve, an epidural anesthetic also contains a steroid so the effect on pain can last months.
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 29 years experience
It depends: On what medications were used.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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