Back problems after epidural/birth

During labour I had an epidural and then a spinal block due to needing an emergency C-section. Since having my baby I have had back problems and wondered if anyone else also experienced this? I've never had back problems before or even during pregnancy. I wouldnt say it was extremely painful, just feels 'not right' and uncomfortable

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I do! I had two epidurals as the first one failed. I'd say my back pain also gets worse in the evening and it's definitely in the same place that both epidurals were sited. I read online that it's something to do with soreness at the site of the injection or nerve damage. My mum also said she had it for a while after giving birth to both myself and my siblings. Xx

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I’m on this table. I’ve had back problems since my delivery. Had a vaginal birth with just gas and air but after the birth of my little one, I needed stitches and was wheeled to the theatre, hence, a spinal was used. Since then, my back has not been the same at all. I hope it gets better as it’s uncomfortable

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I have back ache. I had spinal with my first emergency c section but not with this birth, 7weeks PP, just had gas and air, local for stitches.
I believe it is because my stomach muscles are still weak so back is doing the hard work. I have a tummy wrap for support that helps.

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I had an epidural vaginal birth and my back suddenly just goes when walking and sometimes whilst I’m bending .

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Im still suffering 9 months later same situation as yours x if your in UK you can do a self referral for physio and they’ll see you quite quickly to help with exercises etc xx

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Anyone else felt like this?

Hi, I’m 4 months postpartum, little one sleeps through the night and is formula fed, the last week I’ve felt extremely tired and very hungry! Just wondered if anyone else has felt this way/experienced this?

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Hey what are your current symptoms?

I’m 37+5

I’m pretty mobile still but anything over a hour or 2 and I’m in discomfort

Getting up from a sitting position is hard

Some of baby’s movements now are bordering on painful especially around my crotch/pelvis

I’m exhausted very easily and nap every single day

Can basically only breathe out my mouth now and I’m snoring and dribbling 😂

Standing in one leg is very painful 😂

Some waves of pain/ tightening but I regular and mild

Low period type aches

And I feel like a fire breathing dragon with this acid reflux

My nose is growing 😂

My fingers swell slightly and go numbs in my sleep so that and constant toilet breaks keep me up ( checked swelling with MW and consultant and all normal, not a worry)


I also do not want to be social in person like I’d rather everyone just be my penpal atm lol


What are your symptoms?

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