Has anyone had an epidural, then had a spinal headache?

I had a bad spinal tap when I was 17 that seized my whole left side. I had a spinal headache for two weeks, ( if you've never had one it is excruciating pain in your head and the only way to relieve pain is to lie flat on your back 24-7.) Then I had an epidural for a C-section that numbed me up to my neck when I was 34. I couldn't feel myself breathing and that was horrible. Then of course I had the spinal headache for about three days. I understand this epidural is different but I was wondering if anyone had this reaction. I now 46 and hoping things have improved with spinals. I'm 41 days pre-op.

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