Myelogram Question

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I had one done and didn't follow the doctors orders to lie down after the procedure and moved around too soon. I ended up with a horrible headache for 3 days. No patch though because we were on vacation in Florida. So Tylenol, caffeine drinks and laying down alot got me through the 3 day headache. It was worth it though because they got to see things they couldn't see on the x ray and MRI and found out what the problem was.
 
First I would like to say hello to everyone and I hope all is well. :wave: I am schedule for this test and would like to know some personal experiences with it. All that you offer is appreciated. Thanx
 
Hi, I had one done also, ending up with a spinal leak and a blood patch had to be done. But the procedure itself was easy going they didn't find anything though and I still am in alot of pain. Good luck to you and do follow there instuctions.:)
 
Hi Vickey! I was scared to death for this procedure and I have had two of them and they really are not that bad. I was told to make sure that you drinks lots of water the day before - one gallon - and the day of the procedure make sure you drink just as much to flush the dye out of you.

Prior to the procedure they took me off some of my medicines - if you take any antidepressent or anti-inflammatory they like these discontinued 72 hours prior and 72 hours afterwarRAB. When you arrive they start an IV, take you back into the procedure room, have you lay on your stomach (for me this was the hardest thing to do), betadine wash your back, spray a nurabing agent on the back, nurab your back with a needle, then they take some pictures, inject dye, take a zillion more pictures, have you roll to the side, then they move the table up into a standing position, take more pictures, lay you back down, have you roll some more, move you to a guerney keeping you flat with a pillow under your head, move you to take pictures of you with CT scanner, and then take you to a hold room. They offer you juice and some food to eat. You lay around for 4 to 6 hours. Around hour 5 they let me sit up, removed the IV, then at hour 5 1/2 I got dressed and hour 6 they sent me home. They sent me home told me to drink, drink, drink, relax and lounge around for the next couple of days and do not lay flat your head must be elevated. No problems whatsoever except for some increased pain for a few days afterwarRAB. I know if you get a headache you are supposed to let them know because you may need a spinal patch to stop the headache.

Hope this helps and feel free to ask any other questions. It sounRAB worse than it is - honestly.
 
Thanx for such a quick reply. You mentioned the nurabing of the back. Are the going to do the needle in the spine thing, Oh how I hate that feeling the pressure is to much for me. Did you need a driver or were you able to drive?
 
Hi Vicky!
I had this test done twice: for me personally this was the easiest test ever. No pain during or after, just a little uncomfortable since your underware is off and I had 4 young Drs in a room.:)

A little headache after for a short time - rather than that I had no problem with it at all.

Best of luck to you!
 
Yes, they will be doing the needle thing. I really did not feel the pressure because my doctor nurabed me really well.

You will need to have a driver. You should not be driving for at least 48 hours.
 
I didn't need to undress on the bottom. They told me to wear pants without any metal on them. The drug they give you is really relaxing- I remeraber thinking that I really shouldn't talk because naything was likely to fly out of my mouth.;):D
 
Hello Vicky , Every test that you may have to make sure your back - is worth every penny.. I had 4 myelogram's perormed over the last 4 years , This procedure is not to bad compared to the other test that are out there.. Make sure you listen and follow the directions that the doctor will give you after the myelogram , It's all simple stuff (don't get up abruptly , stay elevated while lieing down etc..)

Good luck , you will be fine.... Stay positive and it will be over before you no it !
 
I just want to thank everyone for all the positive input. Well I'm schduled for next thurs to get it done now I just pray everything is still intact and doing well.
 
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