Hi, I am having BCG treatment for bladder cancer and just had my 6th treatment. Has anyone else experienced what I am - severe pain when going for a wee and find sitting unbearable as there's so much pain. I was told the treatment can cause this BUT can anyone suggest anything to ease it? Regards J
Jean, you can take any pain medication that suits you, eg Neurofen but if you are in UK you should have received advice about this. Do you have a dedicated nurse?
The pain is common after this type of treatment.
Hi Marina, thanks for the advice. No I live in Spain and was told I could not take anything stronger than paracetamol not even antibiotics whilst on the treatment. I had this treatment 8 years ago in the UK but did not have any pain - maybe the doses are stronger here - BUT if it works again it's worth putting up with discomfort. Regards Jean X
Hi Marina, thanks for the advice. I live in Spain and was told the strongest painkiller I could take was paracetamol - not even antibiotics. When I had this treatment 8 years ago I never had any discomfort - maybe the dosage is stronger here? If it work again then it is worth the discomfort eh! Regards Jean