How painful is childbirth with epidural?

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Is it still really bad or does the epidural mean it barely hurts at all? Honest answers and details please. I have never given birth so would like true stories of exactly how painful it is before considering pregnancy. Any personal experiences welcome, I would like realistic accounts of what to expect. TIA

I know this isn't the question asked but you say you haven't given birth yet..
I was SO worried about how painful childbirth would be for me. I said I'd take any and all pain relief. I did a hypnobirthing course thinking it may also help.
My birth was really quick and really easy. I only needed gas and air. Never felt like I couldn't cope with the pain, never felt like it was that bad at all.
Point is, everyone has different pain thresholds. I guess depending on anatomy aswell. My baby was quite a small 6lb 7oz so that may have helped.. but I still tore in 4 place. Had no idea that I'd torn until they told me! I know they say you cam forget the pain, but as soon as baby was passed to me I said, is that it!? I'd do that again! When I was pushing my son out I was thinking it's going to get worse. Then he was out!