Lilacs&Lillies

My myelogram was terribly uncomfortable. Placing the needle into the spine was absolutely nothing though - The radiologist used a tiny (25 gauge needle) to help prevent leaks. They drew off some cerebral spinal fluid for exam first, but the volume amount of dye injected surpasses the amt of CFS intially withdrawn which, I was told, gives the discomfort.

I was already terribly uncomfortable with my neck tipped back so far. When they put the dye in the pain went to my sacrum and my legs. It was VERY uncomfortable (a pressure type of uncomfortalbe) for about an hour and a half.

I didn't have to stay flat in the hospital long since the needle they used on me was so small. I think most have to lay flat for about 6 hours if I remember correctly.

Mine did provide good pictures the doc was wanting.

Good luck.