I had my second blood patch a week ago tomorrow as my first one failed after a csf leak from an epidural when giving birth.
The second blood patch is working so far thank god but I’m wondering if anyone can share there recovery experience as I’m on edge I’m going is dislodge the clot and be back at square one.
I also developed an awful pain at the bottom of my back - I would say a nerve shooting pain just in the bottom of my back when standing up and then it passes but it’s really not pleasant - I also have a constant dull achey feeling in my calves and the backs of my legs feel really tight like I can’t stretch them out properly! .... is this common???
I just want to know when is safe to lift my toddler again or use the hoover etc I feel I’m being so rigid with everything and scared that is also going to set me back!!
Online says 6 weeks no bending or twisting etc but I think I remember the doctor saying no heavy lifting for a week... there is such a difference between those times and I just don’t want the headache again!!