Hi all. A week ago I had the sixth of my six induction BCG installations. The previous 5 I’ve been a bit tired and sore the next day but then fine. This time it’s wiped me out. Agony when I pass urine and very very tired and with a lot of bladder pain. I phoned the CNS yesterday and she said it’s normal and can last 2 weeks. Does anyone else have experience of this. Any recommendations on what can ease the symptoms?
Hello Sofia, sorry you’re in discomfort following your BCG Instillations. I was OK with my initial six but towards the end of the treatment No’s 12 onwards they switched to a German manufactured bacteria which had extra barbed wire! I used to have a tough 24 or so then back to normal. I hope your pain and tiredness soon passes. Stay well
Garviv
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