Epidural for Cystoscopy?

[Chris_77]

Hi there

Has anyone had an epidural for a cystoscopy? My new doctor works with this method, my old doctor uses general anaesthetic (which I prefer too). Are there risks for people with chronic back pain and having an epidural?

Thanks!

[Rossi68]

Hi Chris..

Epidural is seemingly the best for administering anesthetic for long op and also for giving pain relief after op... Usually 5 days you have it... I had it for my RC... Never felt a thing with it... Not sure about back complaints but sure they wouldn't suggest it if any concerns

[peb107]

I had local anaesthetic (gel) for my cystoscopy and didn't feel anything and was also able to see the tumours on the screen.

When I went in for surgery I had an epidural for health reasons and it was great. No problems at all so recovery was quicker. No sickness like you have with anaesthetic. Able to go home much sooner.

I was really worried about the epidural but was glad I'd had it. No problems with back pain at all.

[hotoz57]

I had both with my surgery,the epidural failed to take full effect in time so they opted for a general ,needless to say i was feeling no pain.lol

[Graham2812]

I have had both and now opt for general anaesthetic as it takes about as long for the epidural to be administered and take effect as the actual operation takes! Also, it takes several hours for the epidural to fade away. Its all a matter of personal choice but I personally don't think its worth the hassle and discomfort of having someone sticking a needle in my spine!

[FergDevins]

I have had numerous cystos, the first upon diagnosis of two non muscle invasive tumours and then every three months since march 2014 and now every six months - i say that it is amazing what you get used to - always wide awake - some mild numbing solution into the penis prior to insertion of the catheter - mild discomfort and over before you know it - take a deep breath and relax

[ChrisRS]

There's two types of cystoscopy. A flexible cystoscopy uses a narrow flexible tube and only requires an anesthetic gel, but they can only be used to view the inside of the bladder. A fixed tube cystoscopy, using a wider non-flexible tube which allows biopsies to be taken, requires either a general anesthetic or an epidural. I always have a GA, and wonder what the benefits of an epidural would be, unless you have a specific medical condition which makes an epidural safer.

[poppadew]

BC can be caused by Sgent Orange exposure. !!