Epidural side effects

Hello, can I just check mummies that took epidural, what are the possible short and long term side effects? Was told by the anesthetist there would be symptoms like tremors, vomiting. But just wondering any other possible long term effects that anyone experienced. TIA!

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short term: 1. shivered the whole contraction period (but idk if room cold or what hahah) 2. vomited everything i drank right after i delivered (x2, in labour room and in ward) long term: 1. the back pain is real 😬 i mean if you dont do much, its bearable. but if you do alot bending and strenuous activity, it could make you ouch 2. my left pelvic and leg numb/pain(?) causing weakness there. I was put on 2 epidurals (back and walking ones due to spinal cord issues) hence i think the side effect affects more than just back pain. after all, its not that bad la. all pain is still manageable, unlike labour pain 😂 hehe

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