Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had a ingualhernia surgery with epidural, days later my lower back is hurting so bad i can even sleep is it normal. it's been 4 days
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Back pain: The pain should be getting better, you may have little soreness over the puncture site in the back not bad pain, have it checked out.
Answered 11/2/2015
2.1k views
Thank
Probably not normal: I would see the anesthesiologist, to rule out a dural leak, especially if you back pain is associated with headaches
Answered 11/10/2015
2.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had a sleep study done and my AHI was74.7 is this considered bad and can I have surgery based on these results? Also what kind of surgery is it?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How can you get a better sleep after a spine surgery?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I had tarsal tunnel surgery 10 days ago and it is impossible to sleep it hurts so bad , is this normal?
My father had a hernia surgery they gave him an epidural now three days after his surgery area doesn't hurt really. It's his lower back when he lays
My lower back hurts really bad after laying in bed all day and sleeping (havent felt well). Is this normal? Should I just go for a walk?
Is it normal to feel completely exhausted 4 days after larascopic gallbladder surgery? I feel fine other than all I want to do is sleep.
I have a sacrilized l5, also spondylolethesis between l4 and l5. I'm in pain all of the time, I walk and it hurts my legs are curving and my calves are shrinking and they are swelling. I've had the epidural when should I consider surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
