Alternatives to CT-Myelogram

This discussion is related to myelogram complications.


My Doctor wants to do a CT-Myelogram on my L-Spine, due to worsening pain.  My lower spine was obliterated in a car accident back in 1991.  I had surgery in 1994, and had "Isola" instrumentation, with fusion.  The device was faulty and had noticably slipped during the first year.  Over the years it has slipped even more.  My doctor at the pain clinic seems very concerned and had new x-rays taken.  My back doctor says the fusion looks stable, but wants to do a CT-Myelogram.

I was exposed to toxic mold spores about a year ago, which I was put on heavy steroids for, for three months.  In addition, I had an enlarged spleen and liver, high white blood cell count and fever, along with soooo many other new problems, including more than normal pain throughout my body.   They did a bone density scan and said I had a high ostio-arthritic condition in my back.  I am 50 years old, and now have been told that I have Fibromyalga (fibromyalgia) symptoms.  

Could the symptoms of Fibromyalga (fibromyalgia) be affecting my spine and causing the additional pain?  How do I know if having a CT-Myelogram done is really necessary?  Are the after proceedure headaches described by many, just a result of the facility releasing people to go home too soon?  I have read many descriptions of the proceedure, and quite a feww suggest a 23 hours stay at the hospital, flat on your back.  How does the point of needle insertion into the spine heal?  How long does that take, and does it heal faster if the patient remains flat on their back?

I know it's a lot of questions...... I'm sure I'm not the only curious person, please help if you can.  Thank you