Mylogram necessary or not?

[sdail]

I have been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis. X-rays were taken, MRI was done, EMG was done (I do have nerve damage). I have been to physical therapy and I am on Neurontin, but nothing seems to help. Finally, my doctor tells me that it is time for surgery, but he says that a mylogram is necessary before hand. When asked why I would need it, he told me that it is routine and that it will show more than an MRI. I have read about mylograms and I am really scared. I really don't feel that I have to go through this given all the other tests that were already performed. Can I insist on having the surgery done without the mylogram? Are there any doctors that are so experienced, that they don't need that extra test? What are my options?

[jeanmary374]

They want me to have one too.  My first was a HORRIBLE experience.  When can a patient just say NO.  I do not want to go through this thing again.  It has been 15 years ago and I am sorry I do not mean to scare you, but it was very frightening.  I have had an MRI done and EMG and and regular x-ray.  The radiologist read the x-ray just fine and caught things docs office did not.  Honestly There should be an easier way to go than just biting the bullet, and believe me I prayed the whole time.  MRIs are great tests.  Why compound the matter?

[cateye]

Hello I have severe back  problems with bone spurs everywhere, I have had several mylograms and they are scary .The mylogram is a great test that alows doctors to see things and in areas that other test cannot see, Darling bite the bullet let the doctors do the test it is ok,,  many people are  haveing one right this very minute, We all will send  prayers your way.STAY STRONG  STAY STRONG  STAY STRONG  STAY STRONG