Frankly, there is no alternative to a bone marrow biopsy if a bone marrow disease is suspected. The chance of getting an infection are very slim, probably no more so than when getting a flu shot or blood draw for a blood test.
Frankly, there is no alternative to a bone marrow biopsy if a bone marrow disease is suspected. The chance of getting an infection are very slim, probably no more so than when getting a flu shot or...
... (more)I had that procedure done five months ago. I had been diagnosed with pancytopenia including severe anemia, and the doctors wanted to rule out my bone marrow as a cause. I was not given anesthesia, just a topical to numb the skin at the point of penetration. While they were going through the hip bone, the discomfort was tolerable, but then the doctor started probing around and sucking up marrow, I almost jumped off the examining table. That part was very uncomfortable, some of the weirdest pain I have ever felt. Afterwards I drove myself home. Some soreness remained for several days, but not bad enough to take any painkillers.
I had that procedure done five months ago. I had been diagnosed with pancytopenia including severe anemia, and the doctors wanted to rule out my bone marrow as a cause. I was not given anesthesia,...
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