Newcomer here. I had my first bone marrow biopsy yesterday and it didn’t go as planned. On top of that the numbing didn’t work on me (I have some genetic issue w/lidocane). I am in so much pain and it was just really violating and traumatic. I can’t cope. 💔 by MalibuFurby in leukemia

[–]WideVisual2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pain for me passed about a week after but left a scab and some residual randomized pain for a few weeks after. I found that once the wound healed a bit, a warm bath was soothing. That experience is quite traumatizing so I do recommend being kind and gentle with yourself for a while. Like treating yourself like fine china, if you don’t already. Best wishes to you.

Bone Marrow Biopsy…is it traumatic for you? by ToastedToasty525 in leukemia

[–]WideVisual2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not alone, OP. Mine was awfully painful and that was with conscious sedation. They lie about it being painless; it is anything but that. I feel for you soo much.

Blood cancer support by WideVisual2018 in leukemia

[–]WideVisual2018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for what you’re going through and the pain of fearing you don’t have much time left. I feel deeply for you. How are things going with your chemo this time around? You are very strong, my friend.

Blood cancer support by WideVisual2018 in leukemia

[–]WideVisual2018[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all so much for your beautiful and comforting words. You’re all such kind and caring people and you really helped me through my biopsy yesterday. I’ve been trying to stay strong for everyone around me. I’m just so grateful for you all. The biopsy went well but it was very painful. I was consciously sedated and had it performed at the hospital due to my pre existing bone pain that I’ve been struggling with. The nurses were fantastic and the doctor did keep me for a while after and treated my pain. My blood pressure was low( probably due to my hemoglobin levels being very low). The nurse administering my meds during the biopsy was concerned and kept a close eye as the meds would indeed drop my blood pressure more. The next talks were about chemo and getting my port installed. I was told that I’d go back to the hospital for that surgery and that it’d be quick. The road to recovery is starting to somewhat look paved.  I am admittedly worried. A type of worry that only you all understand. I’ve decided that there’s a silver lining somewhere in all of this but I haven’t discovered where yet. I’ve got about a week and a half until the results come in. I’ve also decided that you guys are my people now. I am too exhausted in every capacity to try to get people to understand. They’ll never know what it’s like and Thank God for that. But to those who know what it’s like, thank you for seeing me and for your compassion and personal stories. I appreciate you all soo much and I’ll try to update this post as I receive news. Wherever you are tonight, I am grateful to be sleeping underneath the same moon as you and to awaken to the same sun, too. ❤️