Hello, i am currently awating a cystoscopy to check for bladder cancer. I am a 46 year old female. I am looking for advice please. I have , in the past few days, started to get a warm sensation in my gential area ( similar sensation when you have a contrast dye for a CT scan) its not painful and it dosnt hurt to pee. I do have bad lower back pain at times that can be very debilitaing. I also feel very achy around lower stomach and waist. Obviously i am very concerned about it all. The reason they are calling me in for a cystoscopy is because of blood pressent in my urine for 6 weeks now. I have been off work sick for nearly 3 months with a bad back ( upper and lower) due to a spondylosis flare up..i think gp maybe thinking the fkare up is due to whatever is hoing on in my bkadder causing inflamation.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated x
Hello Jay76 and welcome to the group, although sorry to hear you may have the symptoms of bladder cancer. If it does turn out to be positive, then be aware bc can be treated successfully. Good to know you are to have a flexible cystoscopy. This is a fairly straightforward procedure and takes a few minutes. Generally painless although maybe a bit uncomfortable. You will be able to see for yourself on screen what is going on and anything abnormal will be pointed out to you. In the meantime, it is important to keep drinking plenty of water, up to 2 litres a day. This is to keep things flushed out and prevent any clotting. General painkillers can help with the pain if you can take them. Lots of us have been through this so always someone here to answer any questions. Best wishes.
Hi Jay76 . The early days of uncertainty and not knowing can be the worst. Once you know what you are dealing with, then you have something positive to focus on and take it one step at a time. Talking to family and friends is always difficult at first and as you say, others do not understand. That's where this group helps as you can talk to others who understand what you are going through. Best wishes.
