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

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.

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!

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

@colleenyoung
Both bone marrow biopsies no pain during procedures. First was in radiology, small clinic, with IV sedation. 2nd at bedside major hospital with propofol. Only discomfort is a dull, pain for several weeks post procedure. No one told me about the ice, which might have helped. Ibuprofen was my go to medication, rarely noticed it unless I was driving. Good luck to all of you.

I had a bone marrow biopsy in May to determine whether I was in MGUS or SMM territory. It was mildly to moderately painful for me. I think the process aggravated a nerve because I felt a sharp but momentary pain at one point during the procedure. I had a dull pain in the area for a few weeks afterward. I was on prednisone at the time, so the procedure will have to be repeated in a few months when I have finished my prednisone tapering. There's no hesitation on my part to repeat the procedure.