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Delayed pain after bone marrow biopsy??
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jun 28, 2023 | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
Good morning, @cassandralov99. Your initial reaction to the bone marrow biopsy sounds pretty normal. It would be really odd to have a latent reaction this late following the biopsy, especially so close to the spine. The biopsy would have been several inches from there. Do you think you might have strained your back by bending or sitting differently? The swelling and tightness sounds more like a muscle strain.
I’ve had 13 bone marrow biopsies and haven’t experienced the swelling and tightness from the biopsies that you’re describing, however I occasionally have a lower lumbar/sacrum tender, puffy, tight area if I’ve over exerted lifting weights or heavy items. It’s right next to my spine but not a compressed disc. I use Bio-freeze there and roll it out with a therapy roller. Does that sound similar to what you’re experiencing? Is the area that’s swollen large or small? Is it hot or tender to the touch?
If it persists and you feel it’s related to the biopsy it’s a good idea to check with your doctor just to make sure there’s nothing amiss.
How about the biopsy? They’re usually taken if there is some concern for a blood or bone marrow condition. Any news on the results?
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Good morning to you as well. Thank you for responding. The results of my Bone Marrow Test were not completely satisfying. It did rule out Bone Cancer, Acute Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Leukemia/Lymphoma and metastatic Carcinoma or Plasma cell Neoplasm. However, after telling me what it was not, it left me with so many unanswered questions. B-12 deficiency and Folate ruled out Megaloblastic Anemia. I had been having abnormal blood results for a while now. For instance my nRbc's, Immature Grans, Absolute Grans, have been high or low. So my Oncologist wanted to rule out cancer I previously had breast Cancer about 12 years ago and there were multiple family members that have had different types of cancer that have since passed away. I am in pretty good health. Based on the Lab Doctors findings and comments there is a possibility of one of several Autoimmune Diseases. So, I asked my Oncologist about doing further test and because there was no Bone Cancer, he said i would have to get another Doctor to run those tests. So, at this point I am looking around and trying to find another type of expert doctor to help me figure this out. Because the results also said that I have Double Positive T-Cells that can be seen in aging, but also Autoimmune, infection and chronic inflammatory conditions, and neoplastic processes. I also had a Breast MRI in February that found lump or knot, that is Fatty Necrotizing Tissue. So I am wondering if my body is trying to fight that and if that may be what my T-Cells are trying to do. Also Capsular Contraction was noted on the Breast MRI. I know this is a lot of information, forgive me. It is just nice to be able to discuss these issues with someone.