Flexible cystoscopy

no problem....didnt feel a thing..very quick procedure

Thanks everyone for the reassuring comments, very much appreciated.

I've had many cystoscopes over the last 15 years, including one as recently as last month. I too had a urolyft procedure but previously had bladder cancer so I have to undergo cystocope procedures once a year to monitor possible recurrence. I've found them painful and extremely unpleasant and definitely anxiety producing. not to mention the day or two afterwards when I have some pain (burning) on urination. I've persuaded my urologists that rather than give me a little valium (their idea) prior to the cystoscope that they do my procedure as an outpatient but in the hospital. Then I am given anesthesia --versed - which then puts me under and I wake up and all is well although there is still some discomfort for the next couple of days upon urination (burning). So it may be the case that this is an option for you. My health insurance is with Kaiser.

Count me on the side where it was pretty painful. I had a stinging sensation during urination the next day as well. I was pretty relaxed and optimistic about it initially. Going through my prostate was not a pleasant feeling and because of the enlarged state, he had to push pretty hard. At first it wouldn't go and then it sort of "popped" through. Not a good feeling at all.

Glad many of you had good luck. I will have another one done soon but with a different urologist. PAE didn't really work out for me so looking at other options. The new urologist wants to do a full workup and the scope is on the list.

Hi all,

Cystoscopy carried out yesterday. Procedure only took a couple of minutes. Lignocane gel used to numb urethral opening. A bit uncomfortable but certainly not painful. Stinging when urinating but seems to be getting better. Procedure not as bad as I thought it would be.