[Rich D]

I have had two bone marrow biopsy & aspiration tests done on me so far. I didn't use anesthesia and it really is quite painful. Feels to me like a bad toothache in the bone he has the needle in. If I decide to use anesthesia, I have to have it done in the hospital, and have a driver. How have you folks reacted to this test, and did you do it with or without drugs? (They do use lidocaine at the injection site, but I could do with or without it.) I'm starting my fourth session of Vidaza next Monday. When that is complete, I know he'll want to do the torture test!!