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Doug,
I was terrified before my first BMB but discovered it wasn't as bad as I anticipated. I've had 10 altogether, all manual with just local lidocaine. Some were better than others but even the worst one wasn't as bad as my initial expectation. The worst part for me is the draw, varying from a pulling sensation to some pain running down my hip and leg, but that part was done in a couple of minutes or less. Afterwards, I was slightly sore but required no pain medication. It's a different experience for everyone. Hoping yours goes well! Waiting is often the hardest part.
Karen
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Karen, age 62, dx MDS RAEB-2 1/8/10: pancytopenia WBC 2.7k/Hgb 7.4/Hct 22.1/Plt 19k; complex cytogenetics -3,del(5)(q14q33),-6,+8,+mar,17% blasts. MUD BMT Johns Hopkins 11/30/10. Dx tongue cancer 8/31/12. ok now. blog mausmarrow.com
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