It WAS that bad.

It sucked.

from JoeUser Forums

Well, the myelogram didn't go according to plan.

I leaked cerebrospinal fluid from the puncture wound in my back, and ended up with the worst headache and backache I've ever had.  Ever.

I got kept in for observation, was given copious amounts of narcotics to help witht he pain, and even now I'm home I'm on bed rest for the next 48 hours.  I can't be upright for more than 15 mins at a time without getting a killer headache, and my legs are still a bit numb.

My kids had to go to my friend's house overnight (thank god for Kim and Kerry) and my poor husband got woken up in the middle of the night and told to call me because I was in the hospital.  He was a little panicked, to say the least.

So, it WAS that bad, and it really kind of sucked.

Thank goodness I won't have to get this test done again.

 

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
NOT a good day! Sorry you had to go through it and wish there was something I could do...
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sorry Dharma.  I hope I never have to go through it.  I appreciate your telling us about in just in case!
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

So sorry to hear that Karen.  Hopefully the test will make them perfect the procedure and it will pay off big time in the long run.

Best wishes!

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Best wishes!

yea, me too!  Sorry for not stating that before.

Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

I wish you well sweety... Hang in there!

You are a good man!  That will mean a lot to her!

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

wish there was something I could do...

TY, and I wish I knew something to tell you that would make me feel better!  You can't get my husband home by chance, can ya?

 

Sorry Dharma. I hope I never have to go through it.

TY, and I hope so too.  It's not very nice....and if I'm being a baby about this, how the hell am I going to manage with a spinal fusion?!  Mind you, D will be home by them, which will mean a lot less stress for me..

Best wishes!

TY, Jill....

 

I wish you well sweety... Hang in there!

You are a good man! That will mean a lot to her!

It did!  Thank you all for your kind thoughts...hopefully I'll be back to normal by Monday.

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

TY, and I hope so too. It's not very nice....and if I'm being a baby about this, how the hell am I going to manage with a spinal fusion?! Mind you, D will be home by them, which will mean a lot less stress for me..

in these cases, Being a baby is perfectlu understandable!  Take care.  We are here.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
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Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sorry that it sucked. Hopefully they don't need anymore painful tests. And I think you will be fine when it comes to the real deal...having D there will make a big difference. Plus, you can be a baby if you need to. He will take care of you.

Here's a big hug! Sorry that I can't do anything else for you from here.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
I hope you're feeling better...LOTS better...by the time you get this. You're in my thoughts!

~moo