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I’ve had 3 bone marrow biopsies and scheduled to have another. I found requesting it done in the hospital so I could be given heavier sedative than what is given in office. Although it’s an uncomfortable feeling, mostly pressure against your hip bone it was tolerable.
I asked to be asleep during the procedure. I’ve had enough of pain.
BrianThiebaux,
Hi! I had a bone marrow biopsy because I have/had DLBCL. They did it right on my hospital bed. It wasn’t as bad as I had imagined. I layed on my left side and they took it out of my right hip. I was numbed up for it. All I felt was some pressure. I ask to hold the nurses hand during the procedure which helped. Good luck with your biopsy. I hope all goes well for you. Kelly
I had a bone marrow biopsy earlier this year and aspirate . Although the area was numb, it was quite a painful experience. Everyone’s pain tolerance is different . I managed to get through the procedure because it had to be done.
A bone marrow biopsy is a medical procedure where doctors take samples from your bone marrow, typically from your hip bone. There are actually two parts to this procedure:
1. Bone marrow aspiration - uses a smaller needle to remove liquid bone marrow
2. Bone marrow biopsy - uses a larger needle to remove a piece of solid Show Full Answer
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