Fashion entrepreneur Toyin Lawani opens up about her spine degeneration, linking it to epidural injections she received during childbirth

Renowned Nigerian fashion and beauty entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has shared her ongoing health struggles, revealing that she is suffering from a degenerating spine. Lawani attributed her condition to the epidural injections she received during the birth of her last two children.

In a video posted on social media on Tuesday, the 42-year-old mother of three expressed her frustration over the long-term effects of the procedure, claiming that doctors do not adequately inform women about its potential risks.

Reflecting on her experience, Lawani disclosed that she has not felt like herself since undergoing the procedure. She described her ongoing struggles, including chronic back pain, difficulty standing for long periods, and even episodes of paralysis.

*”When you hear ‘epidural,’ run,”* she warned. *”Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.”*

*”I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.”*

Epidural anaesthesia is commonly used to manage labour pain, but Lawani’s revelation has sparked renewed conversations about its long-term effects. She recounted how, despite giving birth naturally to her first child, she opted for epidurals for her last two deliveries, particularly because she had to undergo surgery.

*”They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away,”* she lamented. *”See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”*

Lawani’s testimony has ignited discussions about maternal healthcare, with many women sharing similar experiences of prolonged back pain and complications following epidural administration.