Bone Marrow Biopsy Care
Does anyone have tips on care; either before, during, or after a bone marrow biopsy? What things can you do, what should you avoid?
I use to take Ibuprofen before my biopsy and lay down for the rest of the day. I would say if your capturing your cancer journey, I know for me I wish I at least had video one of my bone biopsies so that I could have it as part of my journey as I did my video journals.
Amanda🐼 (Blood-cancer.com team member 💜)ok I had a real professional that did it way back in 2008 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. I simply took 1/2 a Xanex before I went and it was more "pressure" than pain. The person knew how to do the bone marrow test for sure! Chandra L. Sefton, age 87 still living with CLL
At the time, I was able to take Ibuprofen (can't now because of the TKI I'm on). I just rested on the sofa and watched a movie that day and took it easy. Then went back to life the next day--a little sore, but not bad. The worst part is the biopsy itself. The aftermath isn't too jarring.
The best way to get through the after-effects of a BMX is definitely to rest on a flat surface. As Susan mentioned the worst part is the process itself. I usually leave that bandage on a few days even though you can remove it after a day.
Echoing that the worst part is the procedure. I walked away a little gingerly but don't remember needing to do anything special afterwards.
