Hi Cat
A discogram is where dye is injected under pressure into the disc space to assist in diagnosing/confirming if it's a pain generator.
Often another level is done as well to compare. (I had 3 done, my L4/5 was the main culprit).
It's very painful if the injected disc is bad, but it's quick thank goodness.
Also,most doctors give light sedation first and you get a local before the actual discogram.
Cathy
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