I would love to donate bone marrow but the pain factor puts me off?

Question:

has anyone here donated and exactly how painful is it?? What happens?

Answers:
The majority of transplants these days take cells from peripheral blood of the donor, not from the marrow. To do this, the donor gets injections of a drug called filgrastim for a couple of weeks. They then hook up to a machine that takes blood out of the arm like a blood donation, spins it around in a centrifuge, and puts all but the needed cells back into the patient.

The good news is that this does not require surgery or anesthesia. The bad news is that many donors report "bone pain" from the filgrastim.

My husband's life was saved 7 years ago by an unrelated, anonymous donor. I hope you decide to do it!

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i'm sorry i have not had it done, but here is some information i found for you.

5. Marrow donation- Marrow donation is a surgical procedure. While you receive anesthesia, doctors use special, hollow needles to withdraw liquid marrow from the back of your pelvic bones. Many donors receive a transfusion of their own previously donated blood

6. Side effects and recovery. You can expect to feel some soreness in your lower back for a few days or longer. Most donors are back to their normal routine in a few days. Your marrow is completely replaced within four to six weeks

7. Follow-up. Your NMDP donor center coordinator will follow up with you until you are able to resume normal activity. You will also receive annual calls for long-term follow-up.

You have my respect. Good luck.

I was a bit put off at first as well but soon found out that it was a little bit sore, slight discomfort and I thought that that little bit of discomfort for me would be for the sake of saving someone's life. So I signed up for it. You'll find all the info you need here....
http://www.anthonynolan.org.uk/

i am on a doner list
and have been told
painful lower back (like a stiff neck)
a short stay in hospital
good as new in a few weeks
go for it they do need doners

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