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I've had one bone biopsy and hope not to.have another. The person who did it gave me two shots to help with the pain but they did not work. I cried like a baby and I'm pretty stoic. Just ask for all the pain meds they offer and it should help.
Good luck
The first was with conscious medication, It can be painful, in short jabs, but not overall. I’ve had two. The second I didn’t feel anything and that was with local. It’s over quickly.
Yu might be a bit bruised for a day or two.
I recently had mine with conscious sedation and felt no pain. It was more of a sensation of presssure for 30 seconds and then it was over.
They give you a local shot. It’s definitely uncomfortable when they pull the marrow out, but it only takes a few minutes for a good doctor to do. The biopsy results take 1-2 weeks if I’m remembering correctly.
Paula🌹
A bone marrow biopsy is a common procedure for myeloma patients, so you're definitely not alone in wondering what to expect! Here's a quick rundown of what typically happens:
- The doctor numbs the area around the back of your hip/pelvic bone
- A needle is inserted to collect a small amount of liquid bone marrow (aspiration) Show Full Answer
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