What was your experience with bone marrow biopsy?

I just had one this morning. Used mild sedation with Versed and Fentanyl. Piece of cake.

I have had two, one with Tylenol at my local hospital.
I only had the lidocaine shot to deaden the skin area. I had no problems. I could feel the light pressure when they extracted the blood. But no pain.
The second one was at May clinic, Jacksonville fl.
I had a shot to deaden the skin area.
No other pain meds. Mayo did the procedure completely different from my first bone marrow aspiration.
When the blood was extracted I got a togling feeling down my leg. But still, no pain. Got up walked out and drove home, 130 miles.
I have only experienced a tender spot at the extraction site if I lean on the extraction site. No problem sitting or walking.
Hope this helps.
Good luck and get well.
Your note alone.

I had a biopsy a couple of weeks ago without sedation even though it was offered. That’s my second one without sedation. I like to stay awake so I know what’s happening, it is painful but only for a short time.
Good luck, have sedation if you have any doubts.

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

What hosptial were you in ?

I had one with a local numbing agent. They gave me Xanax. Is that what everyone means by sedation?

It takes about 10-15 minutes. Far less painful than dental work for me. My husband got me a latte afterwards and drove home thru the country fall foliage. It was extremely pleasant, possibly in part due to lingering Xanax high.

The nurse told me that pain levels are tolerable for most people, but a lot depends on how sick you are. She offered to hold my hand, bless her.

The tape over the puncture site REALLY irritated my skin, and that was the worst part.

I would only have bone marrow biopsy with sedation. Very uncomfortable procedure

I just had my BM biopsy last week. A friend told me to take claritin for the days before and after. I did so. (Did it help with after pain? maybe?) The numbing shots were similar to dental ones, not great, not awful. The procedure, done without sedation, was surprisingly painful, but only at two points, and the pain, though deep, did not last. The nurse came and placed hands on me at those points so I would not jolt. They had not offered sedation. I don't know if I would have taken it, or even whether I'd take it if there is a next time. I value my remaining brain cells highly!

The waiting for results is painful, that's for sure.

I have had 3 bone marrow biopsies 2 with sedation and 1 just in the doctor's office. Wow, the sedation made a big difference for me. You are sore afterwards in either scenario so I will ask for sedation every time . It helps make at least one thing easier.

I have had one 10 years ago and will go in for one soon, as my flc ratio is abnormal. With a drowsy tablet.It hurt when the marrow is sucked out in the syringe because of underpressure. I was told that I threatened to slap the doctor is what I was told later ( couldn’t remember) and I only remember thinking about why he kept asking unnecessary questions!