A member asked:

The numbness i have been having i have only had since i had an epidural two years ago could there be a connevtion between the two?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Where is your : Numbness? Have you had it since your epidural placement? Were you in labor? Did you have a parastesia when it was placed? All important questions. Your anesthesiologist would probably want to know about your complaint and can advise you how to proceed.

Answered 9/7/2012

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Not Likely: Serious nerve root problems after an epidural injection (whether for labor & delivery, pain control or a surgical procedure) are highly unlikely. Long term numbness such as you describe deserves a careful review of your medical records and a thorough physical exam. I encourage you to take some time and look into this.

Answered 9/13/2013

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