I am so scared of pain and spent far to much time concentrating on the pain that may come from having the epidural but there was no pain...i felt a bit frustrated, a little bit like i was in a closed room with no way out because you feel it working. Slowing your feet go numb and it travels up your body. I remember saying i want to move my bottom but i was told no i couldnt...so i concentrated on the fact that i could move my head and did this. I cant remember when it wore off... i think while i slept as i had it at about 11:30 pm. No pain in the area where i had it. I did shake uncontrollably for about 2 hours afterwards and a warm blanket helped ease this.
I dont regret having the epidural as i was able to have DH with me in the room during the cesarean. I wasnt able to control my body but my mind was in control. Goodluck with ur decision