Leg and Back pain after Myelogram

[mjsmouse]

I had a cervical myelogram done yesterday and during the procedure I felt pain in my left buttock and left leg. I told my Dr. and he said that it was normal and that he just struck a nerve. I've never had this done before so I assumed it was normal. However today (day after procedure) I am having severe lower back pain near the injection and my left buttock and leg are killing me. It hurts very badly to walk. The only thing that gives me any relief is lying down. Is this normal? Will this go away on it's own? Could it be spinal fluid leaking, or nerve damage? The reason for the test in the first place was my neck and upper shoulder pain, now I have even more pain but in my lower back! Any advice would be great! Thank you!

[bev62]

I had a Myelogram two weeks ago and I felt the same thing.  If you were leaking spinal fluid you would know it.  I did that and you get a headache like you've never had before.  I had to go back twice and get blood patches.  With a spinal headache, the only thing that gives you relief is laying flat.  That's how you can tell it's a spinal headache.

[bobbienin]

I had a myelogram last Friday and am experiencing the same symptoms.  The test was done for my cervical disc.  Since the exam my lower back and legs are killing me.  Anyone have any information?

[kitten479]

i had a myelogram 9/25/08 all same symptoms cramps in my lower back hips and legs equal that of labor pains.  I have had the bloodpatch for the headach 9/28 since then the lower pain has doubled.

[dansue]

i HAD lUMBAR MYELOGRAM FEB 2009- i HAD EXCRUCIATING LOW BACK PAIN AFTER THE TEST- FOR 6 DAYS-Felt like concrete in back- nOW, i HAVE SORE AREA MID BACK AND PAIN TURNING FROM SISE TO SIDE IN BED AND CERTAIN MOVEMENTS- i FEEL WORSE NOW THAN PRIOR TO TEST-

[shurely]

I had a cervical myelogram Jan. 09 and am still having lower back/buttock/leg pain. It's getting worse instead of better. I had a lumbar mri 4/7 and they say it's normal other than several tarlov cysts that they don't believe is the problem. I'm glad that there's nothing wrong...ha ha This is unbelievable. I never had low back pain before. Are you doing any better?

[tjp1972]

I am 37yr old male and had my myelogram in 2005 it is 4 years later and still have excruciating pain at the L4-5 injection site.  It is so bad that even the touch of my shirt causes pain.  If I press on the site I will lose control of my bowels from the pain.  No one can tell me what is going on but I know that this was the cause since I never had pain in my lower back before.  I am unable to sit more than 30 minutes or sleep in certain positions because of the pain.  I would stay on the Dr and make sure you get it checked so you do not have to go through this mess.

[cathy71]

http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article180.html

I had lower back Myelogram 2 days ago and I'm up in major low back and leg pain right now...think its this above..might be same for all you as well..:(  Going to ER in a few