tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post992592044072625209..comments2023-06-30T00:57:26.573-07:00Comments on Leukemia Fighter! (CML); I Am Dancing and Traveling My Way Through: Day 2: The Battle Against Leukemia Begins! The Bone Marrow BiopsyMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-39761168523665435492011-08-23T08:46:03.928-07:002011-08-23T08:46:03.928-07:00I know, huh? Never again though!!I know, huh? Never again though!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-22664072248744222662011-08-22T18:46:16.220-07:002011-08-22T18:46:16.220-07:00Wow, that does sound awful! Mine haven't been ...Wow, that does sound awful! Mine haven't been that bad, if it were, I'd get off the bed and slug someone! I am puzzled though, I have osteoporosis so you would think my Onc would have an easy time with my BMB procedures, but he doesn't. He says my bones are hard too, and he can never get the aspiration because the marrow is too thick. Three BMB's and no fluid. I'm thinking my next BMB should be done by another Onc.<br />Morphine for a headache and nada for BMB, crazy!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162977631040895025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-51170884123472822152011-05-26T18:25:51.373-07:002011-05-26T18:25:51.373-07:00Whoo Hoo, Sue! That is awesome! Four years, wow! I...Whoo Hoo, Sue! That is awesome! Four years, wow! I do have a new doctor now and he does wish to perform another BMB at the six month mark, but will knock me out. Love that!<br />And yes, the doc doing the biopsy DID say.."For a skinny little thing, you sure have hard bones!" so yes for that I am grateful!<br />Thanks for supporting and reading my blog!<br />My best to you and your continued re-birthdays!<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-57468401607998370432011-05-26T18:16:43.384-07:002011-05-26T18:16:43.384-07:00Hi Michele - Well that should be your last BMA.
On...Hi Michele - Well that should be your last BMA.<br />Only used for diagnosis. From here on end bloods are all that is needed to collate your BCR-ABL/BCR%. I can recall having a BMA - I could not walk without a limp for at least 5 days. Like yourself felt bruising. The difference of my procedure is that in Australia (West) we have medication support for BMA's and my Haem/specialist is a humanist and in private practice. I would state great that it took so long to get the aspiration done to get thru bone. That will stand you in good stead for many years to come. It means you have strong bones. I heard of someone recently who had spongy marrow and the specialists could not get a great bioposy. Keep exercising so that your muscle and bone strength keeps up as some people have reported a leaching in calcium. Plus exercise is great for general health and if experiencing fatique with either the CML condition or from glivec medication this will assist to alleviate the problem. Listen to your body and rest when you need to do so. BMA - take some support medication next time - life is not supposed to be that unbearable for procedures. Keep Well - love reading your blog. I have a rebirthing and now 4 years old (DX August 2007) and PCRU with a CMR (MMRx5)Swan Valley Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-27747481354864727912011-05-26T14:25:49.162-07:002011-05-26T14:25:49.162-07:00Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. I...Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. I am now following your blog, too.Sounds like I was diagnosed just 2 months before Josh. Life sure is unpredictable. I shall catch up on his story tonight as well.<br />My best to you and your family!<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-58826573768998629072011-05-26T13:08:18.392-07:002011-05-26T13:08:18.392-07:00Hi! Somehow found your blog - I've been blogg...Hi! Somehow found your blog - I've been blogging my husband's adventures of fighting CML for the last 2 months. He had the same experience as you with the bone marrow tests. Took 45 minutes. He's not going in again without being knocked out either. We were at M.D. Anderson and saw at least 15 people come in and out of the procedure without a single problem. Not sure why some people have problems and others don't.<br /><br /> When my kids go to bed I'm going to catch up on the rest of your story - I started at the beginning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842257796366624216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-3809987885963663472011-04-27T19:25:49.752-07:002011-04-27T19:25:49.752-07:00No kidding! My subsequent Dr.'s were appalled....No kidding! My subsequent Dr.'s were appalled.....I still am in disbelief that it really happened. It;s kind of like when they used to make women go through labor without any help. Barbaric!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-7672704631838552212011-04-27T18:51:27.588-07:002011-04-27T18:51:27.588-07:00I had a bone marrow biopsy done in the physicians ...I had a bone marrow biopsy done in the physicians office, it - was brutal! Like you, I will NEVER under go that procedure without some kind of anesthesia... Someone I know had one recently, and they gave her an epidural before the biopsy... Anything - is better than nothing... I honestly think Dr.'s that perform this should HAVE IT DONE themselves, and "then" decided whether or not it warrants anesthesia... I was hoping Dr's other than the one I had were more compassionate. I would like to know how to bring a little awareness about this procedure! I felt betrayed, when the chips were already down!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-12203198888248978402011-04-19T13:59:36.252-07:002011-04-19T13:59:36.252-07:00Thanks for your compassion! I will never let them ...Thanks for your compassion! I will never let them do a bone marrow biopsy with being knocked out again! I was shocked when everyone I asked for something, nurses and doctors alike, told me no.<br />I do have a new doctor now at UCLA.<br />Do you have CML?<br />Best to you, Michele.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185513255737012093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402247635006701650.post-32699203463715763062011-04-19T11:20:39.230-07:002011-04-19T11:20:39.230-07:00Why don't you have a general anesthesia? I hav...Why don't you have a general anesthesia? I have had 3 bone marrows...all of them done while under a general. I wouldn't have it any other way. Reading about your experience made me cry! All that pain and stress is so unnecessary!! It sounds as if the Drs. were inept!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com