thoracic spine surgery

[newhere]

Can you tell me who perform discography? And if you can,please describe me your pain and simptoms,because im also fighting with toracic problem for a long time. Tnx

[jeff]

dr george graff performed the discogram; he is with d.i.s.c. in marina del rey, ca., my symptoms were pain right on my disc and referral pain through to my chest, abdomen area

[newhere]

I do also have chest pain. Do you also have deep dull pain around your disc,or you have sharp pain? Tnx...

[jeff]

it depends on the day; but if I'm sitting with my back pressed against a chair or lying in a bed the pain on the disc becomes more noticeable; I've had nerve root blocks to the disc which helps the inflammation and does make it more tolerable; my recommendation is to get your doctor to order an mri of your thoracic spine to determine if you do indeed have a problem

[newhere]

I did have 3 mri allready,and it says small herniation at t6 t7. I think i will have to go to discography. Weird thing is that i have pain above herniation,so im confused

[jsewell]

Remember Newhere, MRI did not tell my story at all. doctors looked at it and said nothing was really bad enough to cause pain. but after i finally recovered from that horrible surgery (with the accident) i am pain free in that area.
I'd say go for the discography with a good doctor.
cyber mommy judy

[newhere]

Wow...at least one mum understand me well
I realy hope discogram will say something.
It was for my lumbal area. MRI showed nothing special,but discography at l4 l5 did.
I realy wish for all of us,that this crap stops,cuz is living nightmare.
P.S. jeff im crossing fingers for you

[jeff]

when they do the discogram, they should also do a ct scan with the dye in your disc; this will present a clear picture for your doctor

[newhere]

did u have concordant(your usual pain)? i mean when they inject contrast did you feel your daily usual pain? tnx