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Is there pain with a bone marrow biopsy?

Yes, bone marrow biopsies can be quite painful. A MyMyelomaTeam member who has had multiple bone marrow biopsies described it as "the most barbaric procedure around."

However, there's good news: you can request conscious sedation to make the procedure much more comfortable. The Show Full Answer

Is there pain with a bone marrow biopsy?

Yes, bone marrow biopsies can be quite painful. A MyMyelomaTeam member who has had multiple bone marrow biopsies described it as "the most barbaric procedure around."

However, there's good news: you can request conscious sedation to make the procedure much more comfortable. The same member strongly recommends having conscious sedation for bone marrow biopsies, saying it makes the experience "so much easier."

If you're scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy, talk to your doctor about sedation options. Many people find that with proper sedation, the procedure becomes much more tolerable.

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