Hi Love2Laugh,

Good Luck with the Epidural should you decide to go ahead with it!! I hope all goes well and that you get some much-needed pain relief!!

I have had an epidural before when my Pain Management Doctor was making a splint for the Dystonia in my RSD leg. Because I am still a child though (i'm 14), I had to be put to sleep for it as my doctor thought it might be too scary for me.

I was under General Anaesthetic when I had the epidural however my Doctor explained to me what they would do. Apparently, they tilted my back forwards whilst I was asleep and then put the epidural (needle) into the area surrounding the Spinal Cord. The drug that my Doctor used in the epidural was Ketamine.

I did get some relief from the epidural. My pain is usually an 8 on the pain scale on a daily basis however when I had the epidural, it went down to around a 5 and half. The affects lasted about 6 hours and then they began to wear off.

I still have some pain now in my spine from the epidural. If I press down at the bottom of my back, I can feel where the needle went in as it is really tender. I mentioned it to my Physical Therapists and they said that it is called 'Remembered Pain' or something and is very common in people who have had an epidural.

Sorry that I can't help you that much. Just know that I care and hope all goes well for you!! Dont be afraid to ask your doctor any question about the epidural ... no question is stupid and it's important that you know what you are going into!!!

Take care,
Alison.