Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the side effects of a myelogram?
A doctor has provided 1 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.
Answered 3/7/2018
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long does it usually take to do a myelogram?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What should I expect right after a myelogram?
Why is it so important to hydrate before myelogram test?
What is the reasoning for the different body position in myelogram post-procedure?
Why do I have to stop tramadol 2 days before cervical myelogram? I've been taking 400 mg a day for15 years and i'm extremely concerned about withdraw
What is lumbar myelogram like?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
