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Bone Marrow Aspiration - Long Term Pain Expecations
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 29 11:52am | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
I had my 2nd bone marrow extraction done on 8/5. I'm still experiencing crippling pain and debilitating nerve pain.
Limited mobility has been the name of the game for many years due to other issues.
I was diagnosed with CLL in July (on my 50th bday). After many more tests, it was discovered that it's a t cell lymphoma and LGL.
The bone marrow extraction was to identify the specifics to determine treatment.
This pain is immobilizing and life altering. I'm currently seeking chiropractic care and desperately looking for any solutions besides the "wait" that the Dr's keep recommending.
Please know that others understand 😔
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If you haven't already, I'd consult with my doctor to make sure it's not an infection.
I've had 3 bone marrow biopsies for Multiple Myeloma, the 2nd one did not go smoothly --the nurses were digging around in my bone for 1.5 hours and were unprofessionally rude. But I healed just fine. The spot was sore for a few days when I laid on it.
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Hi @jenepher, Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry that you’re having continual pain after a bone marrow biopsy. Usually there’s just a day to a week of feeling bruised in the area and then things are fine.
Unfortunately, a few people can experience issues with sacroiliac joint pain. So you may be on the right track with your chiropractic care. Hopefully you’ll be able to get some relief!
I found an article from the National Institute of Health that may help explain why some patients feel this continued pain.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7270888/
Did you have any problems after your first bmbx?
Not to bury the lede on your story! I’m guessing being diagnosed with CLL on your 50th birthday wasn’t on the top of your wish list! I developed my first symptoms of AML the day after my 65th…life has its little ironies.
So further tests went on to reveal that you have T-cell lymphoma and Large granular lymphocytic leukemia. What has your oncologist discussed as far as treatment options for you? What types of symtoms were you experiencing?