Discogram more painful than 3 lvl fusion?

[joemonfl]

Yes I've had the worst pain I've ever had when a discogram was done at Methodist Hospital in Dallas Tx. Someone said a 20 out of 10 and I agree.

With that said, I had another one done which I had to be convinced was worth while & was not close in pain.

The doctor does not need to 'over pressurize' the disc to the point you scream like never before & keep it that way for a 'prolonged period'.

All that needs to be done is to add pressure if/until it causes a pain response. They can withdraw the fluid instantly and the pain goes away immeadiately.

SO PLEASE, don't be afraid of the test, make sure you talk/demand of your doctor how the test should be performed.

[jsewell]

Hi
I was the one who said it was a 20 out of 10 ! The good thing is it is such a short lived pain. I just moaned instead of screaming and cried a little.
But it did point out the correct disc to be removed and my thoracic pain has been gone since shortly after the surgery to remove it.
So it is a very good test
judy