Back still sore from epidural?

Question

I got my epidural 5 weeks ago and my back gets extremely sore in the epidural space from time to time. This was my 3rd child and 3rd epidural. And also the anesthesiologist had to try 3x to get it in and ended up doing it high. So is it normal for my back to still get sore or should i call my doc.

Answer 1

it has nearly been a year since i had my son. i had a spinal block b/c i needed a emergancy c-section and my back is sore most days, i have talked to my doc about it and she said that it can take some women a year or 2 to get over having a spinal or epi.

if really sore i have a warm bath/get partner to give me a massage

Answer 2

I was sore 4 months after. It started out as a terrible ache, then eased up until it just came when I was tired or dehydrated. It doesn't sound like something's wrong, but it can't hurt to call your doc though...