OHbaby! Forums : Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:36:11 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:40:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25800 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Hi Emz, Bianca is doing very...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=707706&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#707706 Author: Lea2109
Subject: 25800
Posted: 23 June 2009 at 12:40pm

Hi Emz,

Bianca is doing very well at the moment thank you. Still treatment until September and then just check ups and things like that going forward.

At the moment she is at home from school as her counts are down and she has a bit of a tummy bug, but hopefully all will be well again soon :-)

Feel free to read our blog if you want.

I'm glad that you won't need weekly tests anymore and that the results were clear, that is good news!]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:40:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=707706&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#707706 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Yay Emz, I&#039;d been wondering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=702585&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#702585 Author: Maya
Subject: 25800
Posted: 12 June 2009 at 1:32pm

Yay Emz, I'd been wondering how Jackson was getting on. Glad to hear they have stopped the weekly blood tests, I agree, they are so traumatic for wee ones.]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:32:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=702585&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#702585 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Emz - i have been wondering how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=702249&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#702249 Author: BusyMum2three
Subject: 25800
Posted: 11 June 2009 at 6:16pm

Emz - i have been wondering how everything is going...its sounding positive for you hun!

When you get a chance come on over to Aug Mummies, and update us on how your PG is going for you

xx]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:16:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=702249&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#702249 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : emz sounds positive *hugs* thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=701790&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#701790 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 25800
Posted: 10 June 2009 at 8:52pm

emz sounds positive *hugs* thought as it must of been stressful for you all]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:52:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=701790&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#701790 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Yay Emz, thats good to hear ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=701485&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#701485 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 25800
Posted: 10 June 2009 at 9:34am

Yay Emz, thats good to hear ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:34:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=701485&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#701485 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Hi Lea Sorry to hear about your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=701424&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#701424 Author: emz
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 June 2009 at 10:05pm

Hi Lea

Sorry to hear about your daughter, how is she doing now?

No I have not posted an update, probably should though! The biopsy went well, Jack goes under general pretty well so that was OK. All results came back normal and they had some tests sent to Oz which came back normal also.

They don't have enough info to diagnose him as a specific type of neutropaenic so he is a 'benign' neutropaenic - no known cause or cure, they think it may just right itself in time. So as of last week we have stopped our weekly blood tests and just have to go into the assessment unit for tests if he gets a fever. Best possible outcome really they wanted to continue testing for another few months but our registrar put her foot down as she could see that he was becoming traumatized (often had to have bloods without proper numbing etc as he doesn't bleed well with it on) so the potential gains weren't enough to outweigh the negative effects. He seems to be well at the moment so fingers crossed he stays that way.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:05:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=701424&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#701424 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : I&#039;m new to the forum and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=700771&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#700771 Author: Lea2109
Subject: 25800
Posted: 07 June 2009 at 10:48pm

I'm new to the forum and am not sure if you have since posted an update or not. I know a fair bit about bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures and things like that as my daughter Bianca has had several of those since she was diagnosed with Leukemia in June 2007. Hers has always been under General Anaesthetic in hospital. She always seems to recover very quickly and well from these.]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:48:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=700771&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#700771 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Thanks E They said the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659541&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659541 Author: emz
Subject: 25800
Posted: 14 April 2009 at 9:33am

Thanks E

They said the same to me Emma, about how viral things wouldn't occur anymore than normal if he has an immune deficiency like at the moment. But, I'm guessing that having low immunity makes you more likely to not have the power to fight off anything that comes your way.

Pox don't seem to be too bad atm (if that's what they are - he was exposed to a child who was misdiagnosed with eczema instead of pox) 13 days ago so it's about the time he would get them. Just little rash-like pimply things atm. Will just wait and get him checked at the hospital when he has his bloods done tomorrow.]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:33:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659541&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659541 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Hi Em, Didn&#039;t want to read...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659537&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659537 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 25800
Posted: 14 April 2009 at 9:20am

Hi Em,

Didn't want to read and run. I will be thinking of you over the next few days and weeks, if you want to have a coffee break let me know and we can meet up.

E xx

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:20:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659537&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659537 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : I wonder if him getting chicken...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659009&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659009 Author: Maya
Subject: 25800
Posted: 13 April 2009 at 2:04pm

I wonder if him getting chicken pox is immune-system related? I wondered the same thing when lil miss got it really early on coz she'd had a long run of viruses and bacterial infections. The doc at Starship said it was unlikely to be related coz it's viral, but the gremlins immunologist said it was possibly related to an immune deficiency as the gremlins fall in that category.]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:04:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659009&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659009 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : emz wrote:Yeah DJ they said...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659007&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659007 Author: Maya
Subject: 25800
Posted: 13 April 2009 at 2:01pm

Originally posted by emz emz wrote:

Yeah DJ they said to stay away from people that have meningitis etc lol -


LOL yeah, coz normally you'd hang out with sick people on purpose

I hope the chickenpox passes uneventfully, you're right, it does seem when it rains, it pours. ]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:01:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=659007&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#659007 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Yeah DJ they said to stay away...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658999&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658999 Author: emz
Subject: 25800
Posted: 13 April 2009 at 1:56pm

Yeah DJ they said to stay away from people that have meningitis etc lol - basically most other things kids have are viruses so they won't affect his levels.

Seems he's caught chickenpox now too (which again is a virus) but just means he's susceptible to other illnesses while he recovers from that! When it rains, it pours!]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:56:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658999&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658999 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Lots of hugs and loves from our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658391&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658391 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 25800
Posted: 12 April 2009 at 1:01pm

Lots of hugs and loves from our place too Emz!! I hope it all goes well for Jack with the bloods and biopsy and they get to the bottom of what is going on.  Keep us updated ok!

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:01:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658391&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658391 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : No advice from me either, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658227&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658227 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 25800
Posted: 12 April 2009 at 8:34am

No advice from me either, but hope it all goes well.]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:34:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658227&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658227 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : . ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658190&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658190 Author: NewPhoenix
Subject: 25800
Posted: 11 April 2009 at 10:51pm

.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:51:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=658190&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#658190 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Oh such a stressful situation...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657878&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657878 Author: DJ
Subject: 25800
Posted: 11 April 2009 at 11:26am

Oh such a stressful situation - hugs from me too.

My only advice is to have plenty of good cries to help let out the emotion.

They do a bone marrow biopsy with a local in adults, but I'm not sure in children. (Sorry that doesn't help much).

I'm sure the hospital has said this already, but while your lovely boy's neutrophils are low, it might pay to keep him away from sick people (i.e. tell friends and family to stay away if unwell).

All the very best ]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:26:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657878&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657878 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Emz! I hope you get the answers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657672&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657672 Author: BusyMum2three
Subject: 25800
Posted: 10 April 2009 at 7:56pm

Emz! I hope you get the answers you need soon...

xx]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:56:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657672&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657672 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : I have no words of advice but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657649&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657649 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 25800
Posted: 10 April 2009 at 7:15pm

I have no words of advice but from us too:( ]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:15:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657649&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657649 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Thanks ladies, feeling a wee bit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657491&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657491 Author: emz
Subject: 25800
Posted: 10 April 2009 at 1:40pm

Thanks ladies, feeling a wee bit better today but the rest of the family is now panicking (typical )

Yeah I have great parents and a wicked grandma who are all very supportive so that's good. I feel sorry for DH though as he wants to be around for things like this but is forever away.

Thanks for the hint Emma - so far I have refrained from google but I'm guessing that with Dh working Easter I'll start getting bored once all my chores are done!]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:40:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657491&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657491 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : How scary for you, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657255&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657255 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 10:18pm

How scary for you, I don't have any advice either but will be thinking of you guys. ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:18:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657255&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657255 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Oh hon, I&#039;m sorry, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657152&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657152 Author: floss
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 8:21pm

Oh hon, I'm sorry, I don't have any advice either, but I'm thinking of you and your little guy ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:21:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657152&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657152 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : for you and your family. I know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657149&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657149 Author: BeLoved
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 8:17pm

for you and your family. I know how hard it is having DH away with one baby, so I can only imagine what it must be like with a sick baby, pregnancy and all that worry, I hope you have good family & friends to support you.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:17:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657149&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657149 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Dont have any advice but big hugs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657143&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657143 Author: SMoody
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 8:09pm

Dont have any advice but big hugs to you and Jack and to your whole family]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:09:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657143&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657143 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : No words of wisdom here unfortunately...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657118&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657118 Author: Maya
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 7:35pm

No words of wisdom here unfortunately either, but lots of hugs, we'll be thinking of you and wee Jack.

Oh no, actually, I take that back - my only words of wisdom: GOOGLE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!

I have a dreadful tendency to google things like that and you always get the worst case scenario with no context and all it does is freak me out.

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:35:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657118&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657118 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Just want to send you a big cyper...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657045&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657045 Author: Daizy
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 5:18pm

Just want to send you a big cyper Hug

Sorry I have no words of advice. Really hope the Drs can sort it out!

 

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:18:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657045&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657045 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Aww hun that must be such a worry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657042&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657042 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 5:14pm

Aww hun that must be such a worry for you!!!  I hope your gorgeous little man is ok!

 

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:14:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657042&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657042 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : I don&#039;t have any words of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657028&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657028 Author: katie1
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 4:59pm

I don't have any words of wisdom or advice but I didn't want to just read and not comment. Am sending you lots of big cyber hugs. Thinking of you heaps. Have you got good family and friend support while your DH is away?]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:59:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657028&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657028 <![CDATA[Bone Marrow Biopsy and other tests : Won&#039;t bore most of you with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657026&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657026 Author: emz
Subject: 25800
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 4:53pm

Won't bore most of you with much detail as it's been an ongoing saga since January!

Basically my DS could no longer stand by himself and it was discovered early Feb he had a right hip bone infection. After 10 days on Ab's through a PICC line, he was sent home and on oral Ab's for another month. He had to come off those as his neutrofolds (sp) - ie white cell count - were dangerously low and couldn't contend with the Ab's. Weekly blood tests since then, until 3 weeks ago when we were released and just had to come back for a test the other day to make sure all was well.

Well it's not. At all. Have just talked to the doc who is very concerned that his neutrofolds have gone lower than what they were at the beginning of his infection (infection has gone now and he's walking fine). They now need weekly bloods for at least another 6 weeks, to do whole lot of blood tests on Wednesday (which is always a mission) and he's also booked in for a bone marrow biopsy.

I don't really know too much about them except the big needle in the back or hip and he needs an anaesthetic obviously. Does he need a general or local? He had 2 while in hospital and didn't have much trouble with the general so that's good. Has anyone been there, done that?

The registrar did emphasise to me that while they were testing for cancer etc, they were not looking at that as a possibility. More possibly it's an auto-immune disease .

As you can imagine I'm a wee bit emotional at the moment (don't think the hormones help). To make matters worse DH is only home for the next 3 weeks then he's away for 3 months. It's been a long battle and it just doesn't seem to be ending I never once cried the whole time we were in hospital because they knew how to treat him etc but this has got me really worried

so any advice, or just words of wisdom would be fab.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:53:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25800&PID=657026&title=bone-marrow-biopsy-and-other-tests#657026