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Essential Thrombocythemia: Looking for information and support

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 4 11:06am | Replies (597)
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@jbgeorge

I was diagnosed with ITP in 1989 and had my one and only bone marrow biopsy. I still remember they had to hold me upright because of the Valium and Demerol. It didn't hurt when he cracked into my hip. But when he started extracting bone marrow it hurt real bad. Even through all the drugs they had me on

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 20, 2023

That sounded like quite the experience for you! Yikes. Fortunately, bone marrow biopsies have become more common place since 1989 with refined techniques. I’ve not heard of anyone being vertical for the procedure. The baker’s dozen that I’ve had were all with me lying on my side, in a comfy position. The area where the marrow is extracted is just above one of the two dimples over the glutes on the backside.

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