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What was your experience with bone marrow biopsy?

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@normahorn

My problem would be that I can not lie in a prone position without getting nauseous. I would need it done in the front of my hip bone again. I know someone else who had it done in the shoulder but that was years ago when one did not worry about visible scars.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 6 4:15pm

My BMBs have been done by me on my side, the hip area exposed in the air. A pillow or bolster as needed to keep me from rolling over to one side or the other, and another one to give me as much support as needed to be comfortable. I have found the practitioner really wants you to feel relaxed as much as possible; it's to everyone's benefit! Local numbing only.

Would you be able to lay on your side?
Ginger

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