BCG - Stiff Neck

4 years 1 month ago #59132 by Alan
Replied by Alan on topic BCG - Stiff Neck
It is unlikely stiff neck would be caused by BCG. However, as soon I say that someone will find a link.

DX 5/6/2008 TAG3 papillary tumor .5 CM in size. 2 TURBS followed by 6 instillations of BCG weekly with a second round of 6 after a 6 week wait.

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4 years 1 month ago - 4 years 1 month ago #59130 by Knifedealer
Replied by Knifedealer on topic BCG - Stiff Neck
Funny you should mention your stiff neck. Not too long ago I wrote about having a stiff neck after my first BCG treatment. I assumed at that time it was due to sitting in the same position for over 8 hours, head turned slightly as I watched television. This while I drank copious amounts of water in an effort to flush the BCG out. The stiff neck was limited to the first BCG treatment I'm happy to report.

Your topic reminds me of a guy who got a stiff neck when a viagra tablet that he swallowed got stuck momentarily in his throat. :laugh:

You recently spoke of difficulty sleeping. Is this still an issue for you?

Finally, I assume your 6 hour drive home is from MSK. Do you remain at the hospital for the first 2 hours after instillation, expel the BCG, then drive home? Just wondering what that process looks like for you as I briefly considered MSK as an option for BCG treatment.

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4 years 1 month ago #59120 by Regor
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Never experienced a stiff neck post-BCG.

TURBT Jan 2019; Diag: CIS
Induction BCG (Mar 19) /Maint BCG (Aug 19)
TURBT Nov 2019; Diag: CIS
Repeat Induction BCG - Jan 2020 Complete

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4 years 1 month ago #59117 by Shacky73
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Anybody ever get a stiff neck after BCZg!

I could say it was from 6– hour drive home but wondered if BCG could be connected.

Stiffest neck I’ve ever had!

T1 Grade 3 with CIS

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