Besides having an MRI, my doctor does a disogram. For the paitent, it is like a MRI, only more detailed. It does make xray film and soon after put me in a lot of pain that night. It was severe, but told the Dr. that he would operate. I can't explain why. I don't understand them that well.

Linda, is right, don't rush into anything. If they even mention a Discogram tho, do it. That is when they are considering surgery that they order it in the first place.

I started having problems in 1991. My pain just let up about December of last year, after healing from my last surgery in September. It is a long process and you need good doctors and surgeons with years of practice. I hope you do have good luck and do your reserch. When you don't understand what a DR. is saying ask a lot of questions.

PS. Hi Linda, good to see you on here!
Blessings,
Billie