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A member asked:

I had my son 6 months ago and received an epidural with it. i've had the tip of my right big toe numb ever since and unsure why. ?

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It is possible: The epidural created the problem, or you have an issue with your back compressing on a nerve. If the epidural caused the problem sometimes oral steroids are given, however, if you are breast feeding your pediatrician should weigh in on the matter. An emg/ncv is one test that can help confirm the location of a nerve injury though not always positive. Sometimes MRI's are used.

Answered 2/6/2016

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