Anyone experiencing back pain from epidural received during delivery?

Had one done at 17. Daughter now 9. First year was torched! Dr said don't sit Indian style. Just sitting my back went out legs locked up numb in pain. Pulling myself up with only my arms. To this day I can't push myself cause if Ido ccan't stand up straight or hardly walk.

I am in my mid 40s and my oldest is turning 16. I am petrified of needles so I said right from the beginning "NO EPIDURALS" well to make a long story short, even though I was begging them not to do, (as the baby was not in danger) I ended up being given a spinal, that seem to go in fine but then a few hours later this fellow with a mask walks in and said "you have to have an epidural, I said I really didn't want one and the current spinal seemed to be doing ok, he then said that he was leaving at 4 o clock and if something happened it would be on my shoulders and turned around and walk out, I was devastated and started crying because my husband and I really didn't know what to do, and the nursing staff was no help, I finally agreed and from there my misery began, on the 4th attempt to put the needle in my spine I was begging and screaming for the anesthesiologist to stop, the pain was unlike anything I had ever experienced, I assume to this day that my baby was rushed out of me because of a shift change.. with in 48 hours I developed back spasms and a dull headache and with in the next 2 days became totally immobilized by what I now know was an "epidural headache" and as a result by 5 days after delivery I had to move in with my motherinlaw to look after me and the baby as I couldnt lift my head off the pillow and that's where I stayed for the next 5 weeks in the most agonizing pain I had ever had in my life. I was back and forth to doctors who apparently couldn't put 2 and 2 together and even put me in traction thinking it was my neck, my vision was affected, I lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks by not being able to keep food down, and I constantly tried to make my own doctor see the "sticky fluid" that was coming out of the injection sites. I was finally sent for cortisone shot in a nerve in my neck to block the pain and that finally broke the pain cycle, but then comes the back issues I never ever had any back problems prior to his birth, about 6 months later I took a bout of back pain, it lasted for a day or two, but life went on , I had another child 5 years later, naturally and quick was the delivery, with no back pain thru out the pregnancy , but over the past few years the bouts became more frequent over the years and lasted longer and now I'm on my 8th week of straight back pain, all the scans come back clear and the doctor says it s all mucles but 2 months ago I noticed a clicking noise in my pelvic bone and when it would click I could feel it on the SI joint in my back on the left side, and 2 weeks ago I developed back spasms, which left me completely immobilized.. spasms on and off for 8 days, muscle relaxers, Tylenol 3 or pain killers did nothing... I'm now just getting some mobility back and have notice a small sensitive lump near the injection areas as well as what looks like some dull bruising at the base of my spine about the size of a fist... I'm now back and forth to my doctor and since all the scans are clear of bone issures, I guess I have to bring up the question of could it be scar tissuefrom the epidural needles. I don't know if the clicking noise of the pelvis and SI Joint is one issue and the epidural is causing another. I do know that this bout of pain is the worse I have ever had, I just know that I'm tired of going to doctors and being told there is nothing wrong or nothing they can do.. there has to be a way to find out what is causing dehabilitating back pain.. I do know that before my son was born at my 31 years of age, I had a strong healthy back, with no backpain during pregnancy and I truly have never felt like I had a strong healthy back since. Thanks for listening.

I had a similar issuE. I had an epidural and the first try there was a big pop and a shock of pain. So bad I jumped on the table which was the worst thing to do. According to my husband there was blood all over the place from it. It too the guy 3 tries to get it right. Of course after that I felt fine when the drugs kicked in. Its now 16 months later and my back k still hurts. If someone hugs me and presses on the middle of my spine, I immediately start crying in pain. I've been so nervous to go but I've decided to see a doc about it. I swear this is from the initial epidural inciSion.

I have exactly same experience. Almost 24 years ago had an epidural. To this day I get sharp pains in lower back, usually the left side before or during periods. It's not every month,but more often than not.

I had an epidural with my c-section with my son's birth 5 years ago, and i also have to admit that ever since the epidural i have had terrible back pain where standing for a long time hurts, but the worst pain i experience is when im lying flat in bed, turning in bed at night is like pulling teeth without pain meds, and getting up in the mornings is a no go, i eventually get myself onto my knees and try and arch my back so that i can try and get rid of some of the pain before falling out of bed.
I was looking all over the internet for someone who spoke about the pain in the mornings getting out of bed, and then i found yours, and i honestly believe that this pain is only caused by the epidural.

My child was born in 1983. I had a c-section and was given an epidural. I have had back pain ever since. I read many forums that others post about being given an epidural at child birth. It's sad to see how many are suffering back pain afterwards. I have seen many doctors over the years, but pain medicine, physical therapy, exercise and diet haven't helped relieve my pain. My back pain all but stole my life. I think anesthesia epidurals should be banned. I don't recommend it to anyone.

I'm here writing to you because I'm going through it right now, I had to rub my back with icy hot and cant move around. It started at 4:15 am and now it's 5:49am only now I'm getting a bit of relief. Within that time I am in tears it hurt so bad. I searched the sites looking relief from this immobilizing pain, but all I see is I'm not alone. I hope we find relief and fast, the pain hits me like 2wce a month. Good luck ladies!

I had my first 3 children naturally with a midwife. With my 4th and last, a midwife wasn't available so I agreed to an epidural. Not feeling contractions was weird but quite nice. After birth is not so nice. I felt like someone had punched me super hard in the back for weeks. 7 years have passed since then and I still get sharp pain in the exact spot I had the epidural - I've actually had it for about a week and a half which is why I was searching this topic and decided to share

My girlfriend is under a lot of pain it's hard for her to sleep it's hard for her to stay on your feet because of getting an epidural during pregnancy on her last child is there anything that you did or you still going through the pains is there any way to find a doctor that does look into that

Please let me know if you found a solution because I have been doing homework and can't get no help online to find a Dr. . It's hurting my heart to see my girlfriend this way everyday and every night

I am also experiencing this pain. I had my last child 10 years ago and the anesthesiologist kept having to start over with my spinal tap because she kept messing up. Until then I never had experienced any back pain. I can barely stand ten minuted without feeling excruciating pain in my back. I also feel pain in my hands along with circulutory problems though I'm not sure if it's anything to do with the anesthesia given to me. The doctor has been no help, only giving me medicine that doesn't work. For awhile I was going to physical therapy but that only worked short-term.

I had my epidural on 4/6/15 for my sons birth & I'm still experiencing deep burning on the middle right side of my back near where it was given. It's so uncomfortable. I had epidurals for 3 out of 4 of my kids and this ones the worst. The other 2 I experienced just back pain for about a yr but for this one it's a burning feeling and I'm guessing they must've gave me a higher ml of it and I'm praying it'll go away soon cuz I can't go much longer feeling this way.

I am 45 years old an I had a epidural 21 years ago just like everyone else I too sign forums to make a long story short the anesthesia shot me up 4 times in my back and the nurse on the floor was doing her 1st day intern said r u giving her 2 much he said nawl she'll b okay 2 til 3 mins later my mouth twisted coupled of mins later I was breathing like someone like had the hiccups b4 u knew it they were trying to save my life ....... but here I am 21 years later with excruciating lower back pain from having a epidural I can't lay on my stomach like I use to my pain be so unbearable at days to were I fall down on my hands n knees I have had 3 strokes to were its hard for my reflex in my knees is hard to react back I can't lay on my right side while laying in my bed sitting in the most comfortable chair or anything aggravate back I have to get up real slow like cause if I don't it will bring me to my knees quickly my pain is with almost everyday and when the pain is not there I'll guarantee you it will be back in the next day or so I feel so bad when I have to depend on my mom and son to help me I can hurt so bad to were I just cry cause I'm was that type of person like too be on the run shop for shoes for days like I side I'm only 45 but the pain I experience make feel much older so if this help anyone about thinking about getting a epidural please make sure you do your research first.

I can relate to your entire post. My children are 16 & 12 and I just recently started feeling the same type of pain you described. Thank you for sharing and describing so accurately. I would love to read the comments & thoughts of any medical professionals on this issue!

I had horrible experience with all 3 of my kids and the 3rd was the worst. He is almost 3 now and I still have issues. I am trying to figure out how to get it to go away. Just the other night it was so bad I puked till the pain went away. I will never ever again have one. After they gave it to me I had headaches so bad that they wanted to give me another one and told me that the hole must not of sealed. I told them no because in had a c-section so how was into lay on my stomach for an hour without moving. I need advice on what to do myself.