2006-08-30 19:14:33 · 4 answers · asked by Jayaprakash V 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Pain: This is a certainty. The pain is described as similar to having taken a hard fall. The pain is treated with analgesics and goes away after 14 days on average (R. Ordemann, et al., 1998).
Infection: The wound(s) from the incisions could become infected, delaying the healing process and possibly causing scarring. Antibiotics are used to treat any infections.
Allergic reaction to anesthesia: Part of the screening process includes identifying allergies you may have. In the event of an allergic reaction to anesthesia, the anesthetist will take immediate corrective action.
2006-08-31 00:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by farlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I am registered with the NBMP, I have not been called to donate. But I found some information on the donation process.
There are two types of donations - the traditional harvest with an extraction of marrow cells from your hip, and the newer type which you are given a drug to stimulate marrow cell production and they are harvested much like an apheresis blood donation.
Here is an archived issue from Bone Marrow Transplant newsletter on the traditional donation process. Typically, it involves an overnight stay at a hospital, and the harvest is done under general anethesia. Outpatient and local anesthesia are sometimes available. Side effects can include nausea and locallized pain.
http://www.bmtinfonet.org/newsletters/jan1995/
Here is an article on the second type, stem cell marrow harvesting using the drug Neupogen. You can probably find more about that drug in the PDR (Physician's Drug Reference) or Merck drug manual.
http://www.bmtinfonet.org/newsletters/issue49/collecting.html
After reading these articles and other reading, I have concluded that any discomfort is exceedingly minor compared to the benefits to the recipient.
Good luck if you choose to donate. Your generosity will be returned in ways you cannot forsee.
2006-08-30 19:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never done it myself, but I know it can be a painful process to donate. My aunt donated to my uncle when he had cancer and to my knowledge she had no side effects.
You'd be best off to ask a doctor or check on the internet at a medical site for possible answers.
2006-08-30 19:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by saturnsl2_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search from website for more details.
2006-08-30 19:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by Janice Tee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋