I just had my 4th this past Wed., and my experience is that it gets easier each time. I have only had a local b/c that's all that's offered, but I don't need anything else. On a scale of 1-10, I've had about 6, 4, 3, 3, and the sharp pain only lasts about 5 sec. I feel extremely fortunate as you hear so many horror stories, but I think my doctor is the key. The nurse told me that she uses 2% lidocaine where the others use 1%. I guess it makes a difference someway. She also told me that my bone is soft. I don't have osteoporosis though. I don't think she used any special drill.
Hoping my cytogenetics don't change...My whites are now too low, along with the reds; platelets still good.
Good luck to all,
Mags