I have to have a mylogram done on Monday, I have heard nothing but horror storie!


Question: I have to have a mylogram done on Monday, I have heard nothing but horror stories, are they true!?
I hate all the pain I'm in all the time, I had a multi level fusion done in March and have had they worst pains tingling and numbness of my arm and hand!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Your doctor should have gone over the procedure, risks and benefits with you and given you a chance to ask questions before you signed the consent form!.

I worked in an xray department for many years!. The most common problem following myelograms is the chance of a spinal headache afterward!. This is a possiblity with any kind of spinal puncture procedure, and there is a chance it could be quite severe!. The main thing is to follow post-op directions and stay flat for the time needed for the puncture site to close to avoid any fluid leakage!.

As far as diagnostic tests go, a myelogram is quite useful to the spinal doctors to look for any bulging discs or other compressions upon the spinal cord that could be causing your symptoms!. Good luck with your test!. Www@Answer-Health@Com





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