need input!! plz.....

I just got over my urinary tract infection, winding up taking Bactrim to kill it off. So when I went in for treatment #4, there was a question on whether I could do it with the Bactrim in my system. The Doc finally said to go ahead, but he did NOT want me taking it again...or Cipro either. I guess the thought is it will kill off the virus they are introducing with the BCG. Seems to make sense, but we really do need to watch those infections. I still have some Bactrim on hand and will use it the instant I get another infection. Don't want to go through that again.

Gina, Nancy says to have an antibiotc , thats what I thought to, and checking the urine seems like a good idea to, my original surgens office checked the urine and gave me an antibiotic before the bcg but I went to another office and asked if Id get an atibiotic they said oh no not with the bcg and the didnt check my urine first for infection . what is the right thing for them to do, I have my third of six tomarrow?thanks if you know ???

Gina,
For sure I would request (or demand) an antibiotic on the day of the BCG. Any time you have a catheter there is a chance of an infection.
I can't promise it is worth it - however I can tell you so far so good for me. I have had the initial 6 wks and two maintenance (3 wks each) so far it looks good, and this is the best proven course to follow.
So just hope for the best - Good Luck
If I can help in any way please ask!!

Nancy S

hi nancy!!...nope...none the day of...but, for the #2 and #3 i was given "one" antibiotic for the day after!!....they put me on cipro for a week after last dose..#4 and i am on schedule for #5 tommorrow!...my uro called last night and said i could stop if i wanted..it's been rough this week...but, i am "going for broke"...i just hope i can make it to #6!!! it seems like most here do fine with their treatments..mine just keep getting "worse"....sigh...i only hope it's worth it!! i can't wait to hear the words.."cancer free"...smiles...healing thoughts to all..gina

Hi Gina,
I have a urine test before each BCG and Cipro for two days after each installation. If I have an infection, we hold off on the BCG for a week until it is cleared. Cipro will not affect the BCG. Did you receive any antibiotics on the day of BCG?

Nancy S