[quote=@Caits]
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I imagine there is still pain. I personally wouldn't risk an epidural. Do you know how close it is sticking a needle in your back to being paralysed? I wouldn't trust a doctor for that! Or any human! 
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Hmm, the risk is a point I hadn't considered.  Still, the statistics remain.  Personally I'm not too happy about needles.