Discogram...how common and how good are they?

[Kathy]

Originally Posted by dshobbies

Katie,

I saw 4 different doctors concerning my ADRs and each wanted a discogram. It is a relevent diagnositc tool when done skillfully. It is less accurate when done under anesthesia but far less painful. My MRI showed 4 bad discs but the discogram showed L2/3 was not a pain generator. Perhaps with severe injury, and MRI is enough but iffy discs need additional verification.

For the most part, the intense pain is so short lived, about 1 second, that fearing it is a waste of time. By the time you react to the pain, it's over.

All the heavy hitters require this test. Your doctor is out of date. Tell him all the best ADR doctor in the world insist on it.

Good luck, Dale

From what I have read and heard, I agree with Dale.

Also, to second Maria, the CAT scan immediately after the discogram did get better images than my MRI and showed the severity of the tear in my disc.

I, personally, would not have ADR without doing a discogram. Just what I would do, as we are all different, others may not see it that way.

[Katie]

Thanks all. Did I miss something though? The difference between a myleogram and a discogram?

So I do want a discogram with some pain killers or anesthetic, I guess.

Dr. Bitan is so far above any doctor we have here, as far as I'm concerned. I don't understand why anyone would question his requests. It is just such a dance to get what I need and want and still be able to talk to the local doctors afterwards. But they mostly have such fragile egos.............

The doctor I spoke to today put it best...how many Neurosurgeons does it take to change a light bulb? Just one...standing still, while the world revolves around him. This doctor is trying to warn me about the consequences of trying to get treated with local specialists, if ever there was a need, if I go elsewhere for treatment, and I respect that, but think the need to warn me is ridiculous. How dare they anyway....

[oes ali]

Having just gone through an MRI last month, a discogram this month, then Epidural injections (again) last week, i can tell yu they certainly do do them!
At least here in Colorado.


The Discogram was what found my 4 disc's gone.

Good luck!

Ali

[Justin]

Originally Posted by Katie

Thanks all. Did I miss something though? The difference between a myleogram and a discogram?

Everything you wanted to know about a myelogram.

Everything you wanted to know about a discogram.