Great Thread!
Dale,
This is a great point. I had my discogram without sedation. When the 10's were 10's I could definitely feel it---but it was over before I could even really say "oow."
This is a great topic because people do post that the pain is *so bad* that you won't live to see the next day.
Discography is a relatively quick, necessary tool that greatly helps in the decision making process when subsequent surgical intervention is warranted. To be honest, the pain was very short-lived. The discogram reveals a lot of information but is also a "black and white" diagnostic for the most part. Thus, the subsequent decision making is made easier for both the surgeon and patient (In my personal opinion, those going under the knife should have a discogram done to avoid the "what ifs" about a given level.)
At the end of the day, you'll be a little sore but you will walk out knowing that all the questionable levels were tested against a control, and you'll have one more piece of the puzzle connected.
There's nothing like a good spine puzzle.
-Dr. J
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