You guys are making the discogram sound nice. It's more like someone sticking a heated knife into your back/leg and twisting it. 
It is over quickly and I felt it was worth it since it helps the doctors confirm findings. Just be prepared for the worst pain possible and hopefully it wont be that bad. I was out of work for two days afterward.
In NY they did NOT sedate me so maybe sedation is something you can push for. (As long as they get a correct diagnosis)
Wish I could sugar coat it more for ya, but you really should be prepared for a big "OWWWWWWWWW".
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12/16/03 Work Accident
Herniation and DDD at L4-L5
4/1/05 Discectomy
Epidurals and facet injections
5/15/06 Discogram confirmed L4-L5 DDD also an asymptomatic L5-S1 tear
10/24/06 L4-L5 Prodisc surgery with Dr. Goldstein
CAT scans & X-Rays show ossification
Trigger Point Injections, Medial Branch Blocks, Acupuncture, Weekly Deep Tissue Massage
10/27/08 Discogram (positive L5-S1 tear) 
11/25/08 L5-S1 fusion with Dr. Goldstein
FAILED BACK SYNDROME
Liberty Mutual WC
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