**My Myelogram** - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

Midge130 · 06-06-2003, 06:29 PM

Yesterday was my myelogram. My instructions were to drink 5-6 larges glass of water, juice, or soda pop before the procedure. So, I had 2 glasses of water first. Then I wanted some juice, so I filled a 24oz bottle with apple juice. I drank that in 45 min. By the time we got to the office my stomach was making these horrible sounds and was cramping (idiot)....you guessed it.....I had the runs!! I kept thinking I was so stupid!! It never crossed my mind! I thank God that the doc was 45min late, because it gave me time to....ummmm....clean out! LOL! I went every 10 min. (ding-bat!!)

I was then put on this table, on my belly, and they put this big, round pillow under my belly, ohhh, I hope it can take it. Arms at my sides, head up, chin under a small round pillow! This was SOOOO UNCOMFORTABLE!!! Cleaned my back, needle in, quite painful but it was gone fast. Then had this weird feeling: a burning/cool sensation when the dye went in. Then the pillow under belly came out, 5-8 xrays in different positions. Then to the CT Scan room, that took 10-15 mins. And we were done!

I was to lay down (not flat) for the next 24hrs, YUCK! But I did it!! I watched lots of tv, including the movies 'While You Were Sleeping' & 'Maid in Manhatten'. Dh got me everything.....he's so sweet! I slept fine. I was suppose to coninue laying down, but not as much for another 10 hrs today. I didn't exert myself any, but I didn't lay down either, and I'm fine. My back and butt are a tiny bit sore. But, I made it!!

Midge

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-Born a premie in 1964-8 wks early
-C-section 1990
-C-section 1992
-C-section 1995
-Shoulder pain since 2000
-C4-C5 bone spurs causing central canal stenosis. Annular tear.
-C5-C6 mild narrowing of canal.
-C6-C7 disc bone spur and annular tear.
-C7-T1 bone spur and annular tear.
-Myelogram 6-5-03
-Surgery-unknown yet, probably in 7-03

TropicalFox · 06-06-2003, 06:47 PM

congrats hon!

i haven't had one and i'm mighty glad! i asked my NS if i needed one done if he could do it while i was out in la-la land on the pre-op meds... he laughed and said i didn't need one done but if necessary he would do anything to minimize inflicting any more pain on me... maybe he forgot that when he did my neurological tests and poked me with a pin all over!!!
OUCH!!!

glad you're done with it dear...

hugs

sandra

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franjo · 06-06-2003, 06:51 PM

Midge~

Whew! I was cringing while reading your post.....Flashbacks. It sounds like you've made it through like a true champion! A big relief to have that behind you, I'm sure. (And I don't mean the sore butt!)

Don't stop pampering yourself just yet.

Take Care,

~Teri

Memer · 06-06-2003, 07:47 PM

Hi Midge,

Oh my gosh! I can only imagine how that position felt. Head up

. I haven't looked up in months. I can't even stand the thought. But you did it with a sense of humor, after getting a few things out of your system

. I'm glad it's over for ya.

When do you get the results?

[This message has been edited by Memer (edited 08-05-2003).]

magtize · 06-06-2003, 07:49 PM

Midge

Glad your test went smooth as can be expected.

My first one was terrible.Got deathly sick and had to stay at hospital all day.That was 8 years ago.Was to have one done a few months ago and was scared silly.This time I went to differant hospital and it was a breeze. Had no problems don't know if it was hosp.or that things have improved that much

So glad things went good for you .Take it easy for awhile
Elaine