Hi Forestranger, I'm sorry to hear you are having problems after BCG. It does cause inflammation in the bladder. Sounds like it is a battle ground in there at the moment. It may be an idea to give your CNS a call if your bladder doesn't calm down soon. When is your check cystoscopy due?
Love Ade xx
Now have six weeks off and then another 3 sessions then I hav my check to see what is going on so I am thinking February 25
Hello Forestranger, My consultant told me the BCG is a live Bacteria that does agitate the bladder in order to attack the baddies. The effects on people vary so I would not be too concerned unless your symptoms persist. Contact your CNS if these symptoms last. Stay well. Garviv
Forestranger sounds unpleasant but I am afraid par for the course with BCG as it really is heavy on the bladder. Probably best to contact your specialist nurse to see if she can do anything for you, like drugs to help calm the bladder. Leo
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