Question 1

1st nausea & vomiting, then painful spider like bite red n irritated and chills, dizziness, a lot of pressure on spine n pain. but 3wks post myelogram.

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor : Right away, this may be something serious going on. Although it does not have to mean that something bad is going on, you must get evaluated, there are a few things that need to be ruled out, for example bacterial meningitis. Summary: go get evaluated.

Question 2

what is getting a myelogram like?

Accepted Answer

No worries : A myelogram is a common diagnostic study that most patients tolerate well.  The physician will place you on a  flouroscopy table, prep your lower back, inject a local anesthetic,  place a needle in your back, inject dye, remove the needle, place a bandaid and summon the radiology tech to take x-rays.   Then you will have a ct.  You will be observed for several hours and be discharged.

Question 3

what should i expect during my myelogram?

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Hopefully easy: You may be sedated, the radioligist will numb your back up and insert a tiny needle to inject a contrast agent.  He will take many xrays and then usually you will be taken to the ct room for a scan which will give high definition picutres of your spinal anatomy.

Question 4

what can i do to prepare for a myelogram?

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Drink fluids: Maybe ask the doctor if he could get the information with a different less invasive test such as an mri?    If you have to get the myelogram ask for the most experienced radiologist.

Question 5

what can i wear for a myelogram procedure?

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Clothes: When an interventional radiology procedure, such as a myelogram, is performed, you will most likely be given a hospital gown to change into for the procedure. Afterwards, you should be able to wear regular clothing.

Question 6

what should i expect right after a myelogram?

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Usually nothing: With modern techniques and the tiny needles, headaches are very rare. You really should not expect any side effects.

Question 7

how long does it usually take to do a myelogram?

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About 2 hours: Most myelograms are performed in a radiology facility by a radiologist trained in interventional procedures. The procedure may involve a tilting radiology table, in order to investigate the flow of the injected dye.  This procedure often includes a post-myelogram ct scan, allowing the radiologist to obtain information similar to that of a MRI scan.

Question 8

what are the side effects of a myelogram?

Accepted Answer

Risks: Any procedure has risk of infection, reaction to injectate, bleeding, nerve injury or paralysis.  However, those risk are rare for this procedure.  The most common side effect would be a spinal headache which is treatable and reversible if it occurs at all.

Question 9

why is it so important to hydrate before myelogram test?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys: The contrast material can harm the kidneys if you are dehydrated.

Question 10

what is the reasoning for the different body position in myelogram post-procedure?

Accepted Answer

Prevent complication: A very common issue following a myelogram, is a postural headache, which is due to spinal fluid leaking via the needle entry point.  Staying in supine posture will allow rent to close and stabilize

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