Is there pain after bone marrow transplant?

Abstract. Severe pain is a problem for most bone marrow transplant (BMT) recipients.

How long does it take to feel better after a bone marrow transplant?

The time it takes to recover after a transplant varies. It usually takes about 3 months, but it’s also normal to take more or less time. The time after your transplant is a time of cell recovery and growth. The cells in your mouth, stomach, intestine, hair, and muscles will all regrow.

How will I feel after a bone marrow transplant?

Once the transplant is finished, you’ll need to stay in hospital for a few weeks while you wait for the stem cells to settle in your bone marrow and start producing new blood cells. During this period you may: feel weak, and you may experience vomiting, diarrhoea and/or a loss of appetite.

What are the common side effects of a bone marrow transplant?

Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplant Side Effects

  • Mouth and throat pain.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Infection.
  • Bleeding and transfusions.
  • Interstitial pneumonitis and other lung problems.
  • Graft-versus-host disease.
  • Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD)
  • Graft failure.

How painful is bone marrow extraction?

With local anesthesia, bone marrow aspiration, in particular, can cause brief, but sharp, pain. Many people choose to also have light sedation for additional pain relief. If you’re anxious about pain, you may be given an IV medication so that you’re either completely or partially sedated during the bone marrow exam.

What are the long term side effects of a bone marrow transplant?

Long-term side effects

  • Infertility, meaning you cannot become pregnant or make a woman pregnant when you want to.
  • Cataracts, an eye condition that causes cloudy vision.
  • Sexual side effects and early menopause.
  • Thyroid problems.
  • Lung or bone damage.
  • Another cancer.

How long is recovery for bone marrow?

Bone marrow donation recovery: The median time to full recovery for a marrow donation is 20 days.

What are the signs of bone marrow transplant rejection?

Chronic GVHD signs and symptoms include:

  • Joint or muscle pain.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Persistent cough.
  • Vision changes, such as dry eyes.
  • Skin changes, including scarring under the skin or skin stiffness.
  • Rash.
  • Yellow tint to your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
  • Dry mouth.

Is stem cell transplant painful?

You won’t feel pain during infusion of the stem cells. You may have some nausea. We have medicine to help. However, recovering from stem cell transplant can be difficult.