Pain following cystoscopy

[Apuva]

Hi all,

I was hoping you might be able to advise me on some pain that I have been dealing with, following a cystoscopy that I recently underwent on the 28 July.

I underwent a flexible cystoscopy after suffering from some minor urinary symptoms since November 2019, following an injury. While the cystoscopy itself did not identify any issue, during the procedure I found it to be quite uncomfortable, particularly as my prostate was being examined, where I tensed up quite badly. Since then, I have been suffering from a lingering pain around my tailbone/buttocks/anal region, and I am very concerned that I have developed some form of pudendal neuralgia.

The urologist who carried out the procedure (who is himself a Professor) claims that no injury was caused. Another has also claimed that any pain should settle down in about a month or so, and that lots of young men have this after having a cystoscopy.

In any case, I suppose I am putting the question here as I am obviously concerned about this developing into a chronic condition. Any advice would obviously be appreciated about what I can do to minimise any damage during this critical period.

Many thanks

[Superzob]

Has anyone mentioned the possibility of an infection? Prostate infections are very difficult to detect in the absence of cystitis; the recommended treatment would be 4-6 weeks of ciprofloxacin

[Hidden]

When i had the procedure done it was about 3 to 4 weeks before pain went away. But I agree with superzob about an infection. They usually list the complications before doing any procedures. Always ask for copies you sign when going thru a procedure so you know what to look for.