Bone marrow anesthesia

[W00dfin]

My first bone marrow procedure included a light anesthesia. I was vaguely aware of the pain but didn't care. My second procedure was done with a local pain shot which partially controlled the pain. I would ask for the happy shot if I could do it again.

W00dfin

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

Yes, in my case, I was too afraid of the possibility of there being a need to punch numerous times to have the procedure w/o anesthesia. I was unaware of anything that happened--and yet the anesthesia was light enough to not be a problem with being awake fairly soon and not having any hangover from it.

[sallyplest]

I'm with you on that! I was literally terrified so they gave me a sedative which makes you forget pain. Apparently I was demanding co-codamol for the pain during the procedure but I honestly don't remember a thing!

[BeckyLUSA]

I have to have my first one on Monday. I'm a wimp so I am going to ask for the happy stuff first!

[newyork8]

Do you which drug they used? A pill or shot?

[W00dfin in reply to newyork8]

It was a shot

[holly2]

I have my second BMB coming up on 31st August. The first was OK and I joked to my consultant could I have the same doctor again please, only to be told "Well, they have good and bad days!"