I have had quite a few epidurals. I felt brief nerve pain durring the procedures.........nothing like you described and when it was over, it was over. I may have been a bit tender for a day or two but I must emphasize that it was not a big deal.

Are you in the pre-op mode? The only time I have had a discogram was just before surgery when the neurosurgeon wanted to confirm which level was the problem. This is a test, not a treatment. BTW it is one nasty, painful one. Do not allow anyone to do it w/o a snoot full of Versed. The first time I had one it was w/o Versed. I don't know how I stayed on the table. Best wishes.