Worried 😟! Is IV drip more painful than epidural?

Hi, I felt ok for both. Is the contraction pain that is unbearable for me. The contraction pain overtake all. I had epidural and I felt so relieved after that. Is like I finally can have a proper rest after suffering the pain for 5hrs+. I had 2nd epidural an hour later as the thing shifted but the pain is not as bad as contraction pain. Is best to take the epidural when you’re dilate at 3cm since you have a lower pain tolerance like me.