Experiences with Bone Marrow Biopsy

I would only recommend it if it definitely is needed to diagnose blood problems etc. Otherwise, the pain afterwards is killing me. When I bend, move the right side etc. I almost fall to my knees. Even walking....I will be calling the doctor tomorrow for an appt. It hurts more today than it did the day I had it done which was 3 days ago.

I had a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy done, as my oncologist suspects I may have leukemia. I arrived at the hospital and after a few minutes went to pre-op where they inserted an IV, drew blood, etc. I talked to the DR prior to the procedure, and the anesthesiologist. The DR explained that they would be doing the biopsy in my back hip, and it would be CT guided. He said it can be very uncomfortable, and it was decided that I would be put to sleep for the procedure. I was wheeled to a room with a cat scan machine, and placed on the ct bed on my stomach, I was told that I would be scanned for them to get the exact right spot to do the procedure, and that I would get lidocaine injected at the site, I was hooked up to a monitor, and there were quite a few people in the room, the anesthesiologist injected meds into my iv, and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery. They kept me in recovery for three hours, my backside was very sore, and they told me about the possible risks, including excessive bleeding. Since I have been home the large bandage they applied to the site has become completely blood soaked, and I bled through my underwear and pants. If it keeps bleeding like this tomorrow I will call my Dr. Other than that, the procedure was a breeze as I was out during it.

I had that procedure done five months ago. I had been diagnosed with pancytopenia including severe anemia, and the doctors wanted to rule out my bone marrow as a cause. I was not given anesthesia, just a topical to numb the skin at the point of penetration. While they were going through the hip bone, the discomfort was tolerable, but then the doctor started probing around and sucking up marrow, I almost jumped off the examining table. That part was very uncomfortable, some of the weirdest pain I have ever felt. Afterwards I drove myself home. Some soreness remained for several days, but not bad enough to take any painkillers.

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I can say not to recommend but if I don't there's no way you know what sickness you have. However, my Dr didn't tell me about Bone Marrow, in fact he just told that he want to take blood sample from my backbone. It's killing me badly £ very2 painful indeed. When the result is out, I get to know that I have CML which detact as Blood Cancer. Cry after I heard what Dr said.

I had neutropenic sepsis, which is very serious, earlier this year. I have severe neutropenia and thrombocytopenia and had a bone marrow biopsy last week. The procedure itself was fine, i had sedation and did not feel anything till i woke up. The pain was not bad, just a bit sore for a few days. However, a week on and the pain inside is getting worse. I am wondering if there is some infection. The site of the needle is just a bit bruised, the pain is coming from deeper inside. May have to see my doctor if this does not subside soon. Hope this is of some help to anyone requiring this treatment and if anyone has had anything similar i would appreciate comments. Thanks. Linda.

I have been having problems with my bloodwork for about 9 months. Three weeks ago I had a bone marrow aspirate and bone marrow core biopsy. The doctor told me it was no more painful than a flu shot. The nurse gave me 10 mg of valium. I expressed to her that our family has a history of being immune to pain meds. Well, I can take pain pretty well, but after the 10th time of trying to drill in my hip I thought I was going to jump off the table. It took a total of 17 "drillings" before they finally got it. I could also feel the aspiration and it felt like someone sucking the life out of me. I would only recommend this procedure if it is the last resort and being totally sedated. My hip is still painful; I can't lay on that side to sleep. Five days ago I was diagnosed with CML. I am 52 years old. My brother was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 52. We were only 1 year and 2 days apart in age. He died 9 months after being diagnosed. My parents are devestated that their only child now has cancer too.

I have had 6 or 7 biopsies. Can't recall. Changes have been seen with all. I have MDS,First it was ITP. Yes it hurts a bit but..you want to know what is happening!!!