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Fuzzy head 3 days after spinal?

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Italianshark · 30/11/2018 12:13

Hey, I gave birth to my DD1 on Tuesday. Had a spinal block that afternoon due to needing stitches. Today I've woken up with a dizzy, fuzzy head. Slight head ache and just generally feel like my eyes aren't focusing.

Google mentions something about a epidural headache but wanted to see if anyone else had experienced this? Do I need to see a dr?

Thanks

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Angelmiracle · 30/11/2018 20:33

I had a spinal and was fine but got dizzy and light headed due to blood loss and needing a blood transfusion. Maybe would be best to get checked?

PaTCh64355 · 04/12/2018 07:49

I had a spinal headache after my epidural- it was the worst headache which got worse sitting or standing up. I also couldn’t stand bright lights.

Give the hospital a call if you are worried- they are always happy to see you after giving birth and congratulations!

timeisnotaline · 04/12/2018 07:50

I had a spinal headache. Stabbing pain even upright, initially not too bad but if I got out of bed and moved around I’d start vomiting with it. Normal pain killerd or codeine wouldn’t touch it.

timeisnotaline · 04/12/2018 07:51

So it doesn’t sound quite like that but maybe something else, but you should call if worried.

Haggisfish · 04/12/2018 07:52

I think a spinal headache is so bloody awful you’d know if it was one of those. More likely blood loss and/or exhaustion. Do see midwife or gp though.

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