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@autumnlove: aw boo

I had typical side effects from my first epidural experience-- itching all over and shivering when it was in. I had really bad numbness all up and down one leg for weeks but it eventually went away.

With my second epidural turned spinal catheter, I remember having a bit of an itchy rash on my neck but it cleared up really fast. I think it was gone by the time I left the hospital!

Hoping the same for you!!

@autumnlove YES! I itched my FACE off after morphine. I remember the night after the baby was born (he was in the NICU for a little bit) and I wasn't distracted enough to stop itching. I itched my nose, my face, my neck, my arms and MY BELLY! I knew I was getting dangerously close to my incision, but couldn't stop! It was horrible and eventually died down a little. By the time I left the hospital it was all gone. I hope the Benadryl makes it better.

I was really itchy after my c section but declined Benadryl when they said it could dry up my milk. I was horribly itchy for days.

I had red bumpy spots all over, mainly on my arms & belly, it was horrible but no one could tell me what it was from. (I had a c-section) They kept telling me it was probably from the morphine but I still had it a week PP. I thought it might be the pain meds so I just stopped taking them...it eventually cleared up around 4-5 weeks PP. Hope they figure it out for you soon, I know how miserable that can be!

I hope things get better for you quick!