Does the epidural just numb you, or is there pain medication in it also?

I have read all the Q & A's on epidural vs. the morphine pump. I was leaning toward the pump, but now I am not so sure. I do not have sleep apnea that could put me at higher risk w/ the pump, but from what I have read, people seemed, overall, to have less pain w/ the epidural. The only problem is that I am TERRIFIED of them sticking a needle in my back- that scares me worse that anything. So, back to my original question- does the epidural conatain pain meds or does it just numb you? Thanks.

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