Bone marrow biopsy: Was it painful?

Posted by conniekostiuk @conniekostiuk, Aug 7 6:56pm

I have a doctor at Mayo and a oncologist at UP Health System in Marquette Michigan. I have had one bone marrow biopsy at Marquette. I didn't feel a thing. Some people say the pain is bad for the biopsy. My doctor at Mayo, that I trust very much, asked where I would like to have the next biopsy, Mayo or Marquette. Has anyone had a bone marrow biopsy at Mayo? Was it painful at all? Thanks!!!

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kittyshannon | @kittyshannon | Sep 2 12:25pm

In reply to @vickieannb57 "Yes what ever you do get sedation. I was talking to the doctor and the next..." + (show)

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Could you drive home yourself?

vickieannb57 | @vickieannb57 | Sep 2 2:33pm

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@kittyshannon
I probably could have but I didn't. It is a hour drive from the hospital to where I live. They kept me about 45 minutes in the post opp area and checked every few minutes to make sure there was no bleeding. I felt so good that we went out to eat at the buffet. Before heading home. No pain what so ever and very little soreness. I am sure that I could have went to work the next day but I am retired. Good Luck

kittyshannon | @kittyshannon | Sep 2 7:14pm

In reply to @vickieannb57 "@kittyshannon I probably could have but I didn't. It is a hour drive from the hospital..." + (show)

@vickieannb57
Thank you very much. I hope that you are doing well.

beebo | @beebo | Sep 2 11:23pm

Mine was performed 3 years ago. As I recall, it was just a local anesthesic. I don’t really remember any painful elements of the process that weren’t very tolerable.

2024fightthefight | @2024fightthefight | Sep 6 10:57am

I have had (4) bone marrow biopsy since May of 2024. One with sedation, didn't feel a thing done at a local hospital. The (3) others done at the University of Chicago with only a localized numbing shot at the site of the biopsy and felt a sharp sting for a second or two. Nothing major. Up and about immediately after the biopsy

tim41 | @tim41 | 1 day ago

I had mine done about 3 months ago, no pain but I could feel something moving in my spine area. But again, no pain at all. Took about 30 minutes. Brought back to a bed and after they were sure my body was not going to fight it, I left.

cindytrest | @cindytrest | 1 day ago

No not really. A lot of pressure a little pinch. Depends who is doing it

christab99 | @christab99 | 1 day ago

I had my first one at my local hospital & had light sedation but didn’t really feel pain just pressure. Had my second one at Mayo Rochester MN, & in Mayo fashion it was super efficient, I was completely out, easiest procedure, & excellent care.

elcy | @elcy | 1 day ago

I had one yesterday. I had twilight sedation didn’t feel a thing during. They would not let me drive myself. A bit of pain later in the evening and this morning.

pacre26 | @pacre26 | 1 day ago

I had no sedation. Just some lidocaine on the surface. Didn't feel the incision, but the bone marrow collection was one of the most painful experiences I've ever had. I have super hard bones so the digging for a marrow sample was almost unbearable. And i have a high pain tolerance. They didn't do any sedation because of the time and resources required for aftercare. Beg, literally beg, for at least light sedation.

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