Treatments start today

Thank you, I never thought to ask him if it was okay to take ibuprofen. I took it to reduce the pain from insertion of the Cystoscopy. Never took anymore after that first dose. I know a week before the TURBT to stay away from ibuprofen,

Thank you for that information and will ask my Doctor.

Regards,

Anne

So I can expect some burning?

Like you I was extremely nervous when starting BCG. Below are the steps I followed before and after my treatment.

1. Didn't drink or eat anything several hours before my treatment. This helped me retain the BCG for the two hours.

2. I took a Xanax twenty minutes before my appointment, and also took a Ibuprofen before and after treatment.

3. Fifteen minutes before the two hours were up started drinking water and continued drinking for the next several hours. This helped with the burning.

I found the first twenty four hours I needed to stay very close to the bathroom, I had my treatment late in the day and the following day worked from home. The only side effects I had was flu like symptoms.

Good luck and I have said a prayer for you. The first time is the fear of the unknown, but subsequent treatments will be easier because you will know what to expect.

Anne

My BCG treatments start today. As I'm sure you can imagine, I'm very nervous. If you're the praying type, say a prayer for me. If you're not the praying type, say one for me anyway (I could use all the support I can get).
Any suggestions on what to expect or what types of side effects I should look out for?

Thanks