hi
im 12 and the doctors think i might have aplastic anemia so i have to get a bone marrow biopsy and im really scared. will they sedate me with an iv? I have had an iv before and it really hurt. will the bone marrow biopsy hurt alot? if uve had one before, did u cry? what exactly do the doctors do? im really really really scared of needles! btw this isnt ppanthers7 its his little sister. thanks
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Oct
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I’m sorry, I know how scary that can be. Here is some help, I got it off this website:http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bone_marr…
*The removal of a small amount of bone marrow (usually from the hip) through a needle. The needle is placed through the top layer of bone and a liquid sample containing bone marrow cells is obtained through the needle by aspirating (sucking) it into a syringe. The suction causes pain for a few moments. Bone marrow aspiration is done to diagnose and follow the progress of various conditions, including anemia and cancer, and to obtain marrow for transplantation
The procedure isn’t as bad as it sounds. Just relax and be calm. The doctors will take care of you!
~Avriel
I’ve never had a bone marrow biopsy, but I’ll try to answer your question the best I can. Usually they take the sample from your hip bone. Yes, they will sedate you for the procedure because it would be unbearably painful without it. I don’t know how they’ll sedate you, but if they do it with an IV, try and get someone to hold your hand and/or distract you while they’re inserting the needle (I’m afraid of needles and have to get my mom to come with me when I get blood tests so I don’t pass out).
When you get there (or, better yet, before you go), ask someone about it and tell them your concerns. They don’t want their patients to be scared
(Also — just so you know, you’ll probably be pretty sore after they take the sample for the biopsy. If it hurts more than you can handle, tell someone.)