Dawn,

One thing my PM told about MRI "REPORTS" is that the radiologists are not trained to detect the subleties that an NS or Spinal PM can. He is right; there has been at least 3 occasions where the report was wrong. Anyway, meet with the Neurosurgeon and have him go over the films with you. Make sure they are right there in front of you and he is pointing things out to you. I would NOT ask for a Myelogram. Let the NS decide if one is needed. And the contrast they use is NOT the same type of contrast that is used in other tests., i.e., iodine. I am allergic to iodine myself. But when I have had contrast MRIs, again it is not iodine it is another type of contrast. What they may do instead, although I am not sure, is to try injections to determine the pain generator. I have never, ever had to have a myelogram; the MRI's, symptoms and injections were enough to determine what was what. Your NS may even suggest PT...I just don't know. But truly, the main thing right now is to keep that appointment with the NS and make sure he explains what he sees to you. If the spinal cord is compressed as you say, he will explain what may or may not needs to be done. Hang in there and keep the appointment.