Bone marrow biopsy: Was it painful?

@vickieannb57
Could you drive home yourself?

@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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.