Post Myelogram Instructions



FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER YOUR MYELOGRAM:

  1. Resume a regular diet.
  2. Drink plenty of clear liquid - at least 8 oz. every hour.
  3. Lie flat with your head slightly elevated for 8 hours.
  4. Do not engage in strenuous work, exercise, physical therapy or lifting for 48 hours.
  5. No driving the day of the procedure.
  6. Resume your regular medications (including pain medications) prescribed by your physician(s). If you take a blood thinner you may resume taking it 12 hours after the procedure.
  7. Remove your bandage in 24 hours.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

  1. Headache: This is the most common complication and occurs in about 20% of patients. These usually resolve within 2-3 days. Lie flat in bed, increase your fluid intake, and take your usual medications as directed by your physician. A blood patch is occasionally needed.
  2. Increased pain: a temporary increase in pain for a day or two following your procedure is not unusual. Take your usual pain medication prescribed by your physician.

CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 615-356-3999 FOR THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS:

  1. Fever greater than 100.5°
  2. Swelling, redness, or unusual drainage from the puncture site.
  3. Increasing severe pain, inability to walk, profound weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control.

If you have an emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.


 

28 White Bridge Road
Suite 111
Nashville, Tennessee
37205

Phone (615) 356-3999
Fax (615) 353-0462