Had spinal probe yesterday (epiduroscopy) and no opportunity to discuss this with any medics. Theatre lists were all at sixes and sevens for some reason. Procedure was followed by neck X-ray after I was returned to the ward and told to expect a follow-up appointment for 2 weeks time. This will arrive in the post!
This is what happened for the spinal probe......a very abrupt young registrar put the consent form on the anaethetic trolley for me to sign and was in no mood to discuss anything with me at all. Shameful.
Think the two anaesthetists were embarrassed at his attitude.
Fortunately my consultant did the procedure, he did give me a big smile when I was wheeled in to the theatre and I remember positioning myself on the bridge shaped support before my sedation was topped up.
All I recall was being asked about sensation and I know I replied "painful" twice.
So I'll have to wait a couple of weeks or so before I get to see the consultant again for the results of probe and X-ray.
Sorry I can't be more helpful than that!
Intend taking things easy today, bit sore from the procedure but hopefully the medication they've put in will ease whatever's going on in there!
Bye for now
Lynette
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