Re: Bone Marrow Biopsy and nerve pain

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> I was wondering if anyone who has had a bone marrow biopsy experienced nerve

pain which has radiated down there leg. Or if they have expirenced increased

pain at the biopsy site. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

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Hi ,

the first bone marrow biopsy I had was exccrutiating and when when I got off the

bed, my right leg collapsed beneath me! But the second one was fine, with only

slight discomfort. The difference? The first one was done by a young

inexperienced doctor - she was in and out with that big needle like a blue-assed

fly! I was advised to make sure a nurse did the next one, which I did and it was

fine. So that's the lesson for next time. Make sure you ask for someone who

knows what they're doing.

I think the pain down your leg is probably due to slight nerve damage and it

should go away with time, mine did.

Best wishes, Shelagh