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Old 04-15-2009, 02:33 AM
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WHY IN THE HECK IS THIS HAPPENING??

Does ANYONE have ANY advice for me?? THIS SUX!!
I'm sorry you're feeling bad. However, what you are experiencing is a known side effect of epidurals. If you lose bowel or bladder function, call your physician ASAP. Although the headache sucks, it should pass with time.

Lots of caffeine does help...I had a headache like you describe from a myelogram I had in January. (Normal, well-known side effect)

EDIT: I forgot to mention...be sure to stay well hydrated. Good luck!
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1994 Football Injury
1997 Snow Skiing Injury
Laminotomy L4/L5 (3.7.97--17 years old)
1999 & 2003 MVA (not at fault both times)
Grade V Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6* *lumbosacral transitional vertebra (11.15.03--23 years old)
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Last edited by Justin; 04-15-2009 at 02:38 AM.
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