I'm 6 months postpartum and I took an epidural it was a vaginal delivery now I'm feeling numbness on my left leg it started from my toe then foot then the leg although numbness is not severe it's only mild and after I wake up in the morning I feel pain on my both foot while I walk after sometime it disappears.. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow but I'm worried does anybody went through this? is a cause for concern ?

1 Answer

ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist1 Year ago

A. see neuro. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child

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