“How often do epidurals not work?”

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“How often do epidurals not work?”

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know how often do epidurals not work?

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**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

It's rare.

**Dr. Armando Villarreal** Anesthesiologist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Armando Villarreal Anesthesiologist New York, New York

It depends on the purpose of the epidural. If it is for labor, most do work.

**Wissam Ali** Anesthesiologist Burke, VA · Accepted Answer

Wissam Ali Anesthesiologist Burke, VA

About 10% of the time, it does not work like it should.