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What is better a spinal block or an epidural?
I had an epidural for my first child, and a spinal block for me second. I did NOT like the spinal block, because it is a certian amout of medicine put in your spine, it will last a long time (I thought they did something wrong, because I co... Read More »
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How is a epidural different from a spinal block?
A spinal differs from an epidural in two ways: It's delivered directly into the spinal fluid (and not into the space..more? Read More »
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What is a Spinal Block?
A spinal block is a type of anesthesia. It's when anesthesia is injected, in one of several ways, into the spine to cause numbing of the area or the entire lower part of the body. Spinal blocks can be used to treat chronic pain or to perfor... Read More »
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is it for pregnancy or for back injury pain the epidural I had with steroid injections into the spine were the better choice they are uncomfortable I would lie to you but they soon kick in and will give you pain relief for a few months at l...
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Spinal (saddle block, intrathecal): an injection of opiates between the vertebrae of the low-mid back, through the epidura, and just beyond the dura – before the spinal cord. This injection is directly into the spinal fluid. Pros: near inst...
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There are several layers between your skin and the subarachnoid space (where your cerebrospinal fluid is). The layers in order are skin > fascia > supraspinous ligament > interspinous ligament > ligamentum flavum > epidural space > dura > s...
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I had a epidural with my first pregnancy and labor. Then that delivery was not progressing (her head was stuck) so I had a c-section. And the epidural was the pain relief. And I didn't like it. I felt quite a bit of the procedure. And the p...
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I'm not sure if this will answer your question or not. This is copy and pasted from a question similar to yours. There are several layers between your skin and the subarachnoid space (where your cerebrospinal fluid is). The layers in order ...
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They used to drug women out of their minds, but today I would say most doctors would be unwilling to put you to sleep. An epidural may also not be a great option for you because you have to sit very very still (even through a contraction) w...
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Spinal Block: A form of anesthesia where medication is administered into the spinal fluid to lessen labor pain or provide anesthesia for a Cesarean delivery. Epidural Block: Sometimes just referred to as "an epidural." A form of anesthesia ...
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