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All clear!
My husband was diagnosed with Ta, low grade bladder cancer in December. He just got an all clear on first follow up cysto. We are relieved and so thankful. Our doc insited on doing this first recheck in the hospital. Next one will be in office. Does anyone have a doc thst offers any meds prior to cystos done in office? My husband had terrible terrible pain with the last in office cysto.
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Sometimes it can be slightly enlarged on the outside but constricting on the inside the more constricted it is on the urethra, the tougher it is to get a scope through there. Kick his butt with some Valium and he should be fine next time. I hope. :).
I had a LOT of constriction and once bounced off the ceiling. When I took 10mg of Valium and had the numbing gel, it was WAY easier.
Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
Thanks Mike. Uro says prostate only slightly enlarged. But, we may get xanax or valium next time. Yes, i am the designated driver!
Hi mark, the pain is during…after he is just fine!
If it was terrible, terrible pain then he may have enlarged prostate. He should ask his urologist about that. There are meds to reduce the prostate size and symptoms if needed.
That being said, and again depending on just how much pain he had, he can ask for Valium and a few pain pills. He should only take the pain pills if needed. Could be that Aleve or Tylenol will do the trick but it should be discussed with the doc. Never take meds (especially something that thins the blood) without the doc knowing.
I’m assuming that you are driving him. Driving on Valium or pain pills is not advisable. It counts the same as drunk driving….
Congrats on the all clear!
Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
The pain should subside after a couple of hours. Then he should only feel a little bit of a twinge as he urinates.
A warm wash cloth against the penis helps with the burning feeling.
If he still is feeling pain at this time you should call and check with your urologist.
Mark
Age 55
Diagnosed BC 12/20/2011 Ta No Mo 0a Non-Invasive At age 48
“Please don’t cry because it is over….. Smile because it happened!” {Dr. Seuss} :)
Glad to hear about your husband’s good check up!!! YEAH!!!! Doug takes valium before his cystos.
Anita
Anita
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Thank you Catherine! I read the entire thread you suggested! I think maybe my husband should ask for a valium before next cysto.
Congratulations on getting the ‘all clear’ on the first follow up cysto. I know words can’t describe what a huge relief it is to hear those words!
There is an older thread about cysto pain for some of the guys. Reading through it, there were a couple of suggestions. There is numbing gel used just prior to the procedure. Just make sure the doctor gives it enough time to work well for the insertion of the scope. And getting the gel put in was uncomfortable for some.
Also, some of the guys took a Valium (or similar) before the procedure just to relax the body and mind to keep any tension-induced pain to a minimum.
Don’t hesitate to let the doctor know there was a lot of pain on the previous cystocopy and ask for something to help with that. Your husband and you have to be his own best, and loudest, advocate. These procedures are so routine to our doctors, but everyone has different pain levels and tolerances, so just let him know about it.
If you would like to read through that particular thread, you can find it here:
http://www.bladdercancersupport.org/forum/3-newly-diagnosed/40147-cystoscopy-pain?limitstart=0Again, BIG congrats to you both!!!
Best wishes… CatherineTURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
Vanderbilt Medical Center
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