Posterior Iliac bone marrow biopsy (BMB): What is it really like?

Posted by vszendrey88 @vszendrey88, Jun 22 9:52pm

I have to have a posterior iliac BMB as a local procedure in the doctors office. Can anyone tell me what it is really like, honestly.

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vszendrey88 | @vszendrey88 | Jun 26 8:30am

I got referred to hem/onc because I was noted to have anemia with normal iron studies and severely elevated b12 without any supplementation. I have also been extremely fatigued, easy bruising, and had a petechial rash that started on the tops of both of my thighs and lasted more than 2 weeks.

mcarre | @mcarre | Jun 26 8:43am

I felt nothing during the procedure. Make sure you listen carefully to post procedure. I am still icing a week later. I have a bad low back (pre-myeloma diagnosis) and am in pain most days. Some people feel very little during and post procedure. Always hope for the best!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 2 hours ago

In reply to @vszendrey88 "I got referred to hem/onc because I was noted to have anemia with normal iron studies..." + (show)

@vszendrey88, have you had your bone marrow biopsy? How are you doing?

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