MS, Pregnancy, and Epidurals

[SS1234]

I have one child and had to undergo an emergency c-section.  I have heard that if I have another child, it is recommended that MS patients do not have an epidural?  Has anyone else heard that?

[Tahiri_Veila]

I am not diagnosed, but MS is a possibility.  I am currently pregnant.  I have never heard anywhere that MS patients should not have an epidural.  I do know that if you are on neurontin during pregnancy (which I was last time) you cannot have IV anesthetics.  But you should be fine.  Also if you do have MS it is very common for your symptoms to go away or lessen during pregnancy.
Tahiri

[elle890]

I am 32 years old pregnant with my first child.  1 year ago they found a lesion on my spine between T5 & T6.  I was wondering if there is any reason why I should not have an epidural?

[Tahiri_Veila]

Do you have MS or are the lesions from something else?  If you are ever unsure about whether you can have an epidural or not you can ask your doctor or your hospitals anesthesiologist?  They can let you know if it is safe.  If you have MS epidurals are safe unless there are other reasons why you cannot have them.  I had an epidural with my last one and will with this one, I have asked if it is okay even if I have MS or Fibro (these are what my doctor thinks I might have.)

Congratulations by the way. Do you know if it is a boy or a girl?  When are you due?  It is such an exciting time. I am very happy for you.

Tahiri

[kay290]

I regret the day I had an Epidural. Even the best of physicians can paralyse you. I am not paralysed but really messed up from an Epidural. I would look at other options.