Question 1

reasons to do spinal tap does a myelogram hurt?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture: The most common cause for a spinal tap is to get spinal fluid to analyze for infection and in some cases to look for tumor cells if that is suspected. A tap can be painful with the needle passage but that depends on the anatomy and skill of the person doing it.

Question 2

how do a lumbar puncture and a myelogram differ?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture: The spinal cord has three layers, the dura, arachnoid and the pia.  The cerebrospinal fluid is sub arachnoid.  A "lumbar puncture"  is placing a spinal needle to access the cerebrospinal fluid.  A myelogram is a diagnostic procedure usually for spine related pain that requires a lumbar puncture to inject contrast or dye into the cerebrospinal fluid after which an xray and usually ct scan are done.

Question 3

can you tell me the difference between a lumbar puncture and a myelogram?

Accepted Answer

Injection of dye: They both involve a needle being placed into the spinal canal.  In a lp, cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the canal, while in a myelogram a dye is injected into the canal.  This dye allows very clear imaging of the spinal cord and nerve roots.

Question 4

myelogram ct with a lumbar puncture 7ds and 2bld patch later it was csf leak. myelo  showed dual cerv & lumb stenosis. is it poss csf crashed my syst?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I am not sure of the question. CSF leak after lumbar puncture is not uncommon. It usually takes about a week to heal. Blood patches may help. CSF leak does not cause the showing of spinal stenosis on the myelogram. The stenosis is from degenerative changes.

Question 5

i am going to get a myelogram with full spinal fusion. i am worried that they won't be able to insert the needle correctly. are there any risks in terms of the needle/dye and my hardware?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It may be more difficult. It depends on the degree and type of fusion. Usually the metal screws and rods are along the sides of the spine so that the medial region is more accessible. The neuroradiologists are pretty good at this and do these under fluorography (x-ray guidance) so they can manuever the needle away from the metal or the fusion mass.

Question 6

they found 2u/l rbc in the spinal fluid during my ct myelogram. does this mean anything?

Accepted Answer

: The first test tubes of cerebrospinal fluid often contains RBCs due to some trauma from the spinal tap. If there's no yellowish discoloration of the fluid and tubes # 2 &amp; #3 show much less or no RBCs on microscopic exam, we conclude that the RBCs were only the result of the trauma from the LP &amp; not from pathology. The interventionist &amp; neurologist can better advise you,however.

Question 7

i need more opinions about. my lumbar problems. i have had an mri of my lumbar spine and a myelogram recently, i have herniated discs, spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: findings of disc and stenosis may or may not be surgical,. typically anti inflammatories, muscle relaxants, gabapentin/lyrica as well as epidural steroids, or radio frequency ablations are all useful in controlling symptoms. numbness or weakness is the more significant and would suugest more significant problems than pain. you need a full eval by pain doc or spine surgeon for options.

Question 8

i am scheduled to have a ct-myelogram w/contrast. i had a reaction to the contrast material previously. i had a prior reaction. i have a charite artificial disc in my lumbar spine. i have a spinal fusion above and below the disc. l3-l4 are fused with the

Accepted Answer

"Contrast" : "contrast" is a preparation that is used in medical imaging to increase the visual difference between similar or adjacent tissues.  Contrast can be as simple as frothy salt solution, which is useful in some ultrasound studies, or much more complex, such as the gadolinium-containing molecules used for contrast in MRI studies.

Ct contrast contains iodine, an element whose properties block x-rays that are used in the ct scanner.  Common benign responses to iodine-containing contrast includes flushing (a pretty noticeable sense of warmth) and a metallic taste in the mouth.  More profound responses include itching, hives, and swelling in the throat.  These are called "anaphylactoid" reactions.  The risk of anaphylactoid reactions can be reduced with medications like Diphenhydramine and corticosteroids.  These sorts of reactions are common enough that radiologists and radiology technicians can spot them quickly, and all ct scanning suites are equipped to deal with them.

Seafood and topical iodine allergies are not predictors of who will develop an anaphylactoid reaction to ct contrast (although this is a widely-held erroneous belief).

Another response to ct contrast is kidney injury.  The risk of kidney injury might be reduced by things including avoiding certain medications and keeping well-hydrated prior to the procedure.

Concerns regarding reactions to ct contrast are valid, and should be addressed with the physician who orders the test as well as the physician who is responsible for performing the test.

Question 9

how can a spinal tap show whether or not a person has m.s.?

Accepted Answer

Electrophoresis: A pattern of oligoclonal banding may become apparent with protein electrophoresis.  This coupled with Imaging and physical diagnosis with appropriate history can lead one to the diagnosis.

Question 10

what is a spinal tap ?

Accepted Answer

Spinal Tap or: Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid from your spine so that it can be evaluated in a lab.

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Myelogram ct with a lumbar puncture 7ds and 2bld patch later it was csf leak. myelo showed dual cerv & lumb stenosis. is it poss csf crashed my syst?

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I am going to get a myelogram with full spinal fusion. i am worried that they won't be able to insert the needle correctly. are there any risks in terms of the needle/dye and my hardware?

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They found 2u/l rbc in the spinal fluid during my ct myelogram. does this mean anything?

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I need more opinions about. my lumbar problems. i have had an mri of my lumbar spine and a myelogram recently, i have herniated discs, spinal stenosis?

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I am scheduled to have a ct-myelogram w/contrast. i had a reaction to the contrast material previously. i had a prior reaction. i have a charite artificial disc in my lumbar spine. i have a spinal fusion above and below the disc. l3-l4 are fused with the

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How can a spinal tap show whether or not a person has m.s.?

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