New and scared!

I thought I would post a quick update. I had the CT Urogram and I was not scheduled to have the Cytoscopy until the end of this month. I was able to make some calls and get into a Nationally well known Clinic with a Urologist/cancer surgeon. I met with him and he looked at the CT scan beore the radiologist read it. He did not see anything on the CT Urogram. I mentioned the blood in urine and the Atypical Cytology. He mentioned that 2 out of 10 people may get an abnormal cytology and it becomes more concerning if the Cytology is suspicious or does show definitive cancer cells. Non the less he said we need the Cytoscopy done. I was in 2 days later getting the scope. It was totally pain free done in less then 2 minutes. I could see my bladder on the screen. He said he saw nothing of concern and looked all around then focused on the urethra and that looked normal. He said it was a completely normal Cytoscopy. My CT showed some non obstructing kidney stones.

After the Urogram something interesting happened. I think it was related to the contrast agent. I had horrible bladder pressure and a hard time urinating. My kidneys also were in terrible pain. This seemed to pass about 5 days later.

I am still seeing blood on the urine test strips that I am peeing on but nothing visible in the toilet. I also have some discomfort or mild stinging at times when I pee. I don't have an infection.

I know this is all good news with the tests. He said to follow up with my doctor regarding stones if I continue to see blood in the urine. Are my chances of developing BC higher now and should I get scoped yearly? The doctor was not concerned at all based on my normal results.

Thank you so much. Your the only one I am talking to about this. My husband is not able to deal with this at the moment and I don't have any one else I want to talk to. Does 4 weeks sound far out for the scope procedure? I called to see if I could get in earlier but I could not. I am waiting on the results of the CT Urogram. You mentioned the other procedure would you mind sharing more about that? The scope I will be awake and it is in his office.

To make matters worse I am having a period I am very close to menopause. The heavy period is causing bladder pressure. I am not sure if I am imagining it but seems after the urogram with the contrast I have back pain. Thank you for listening.

Thank you Sara Ann,

I am scheduled in 4 weeks to have a Cytoscopy? Not sure if I am saying that correctly where he will scope the bladder. That seems like a long way out. I tried to get in earlier but they could not get me in. I am awaiting the CT results.