I think it is too soon for the bladder pain to be caused by the cyclophosphamide, luggsey. More likely to be the catheter. Can you mention this to her doctor? It needs investigation and, probably, the catheter removed or readjusted somehow. My sister had a similar pain when she was bed bound for 13 weeks and catheterised.
Thank you both, I think the same, when I thought about it some more I realise everything in that area 'expands' during a bowel movement and this is possibly causing pain at the cathter I expect? I spoke to her nurse and they are going to do full checks on it all tommorow, including urine checks for infection. What a worry this all is.
I had bladder pain within a few days of taking oral Cyclophosphamide (later switched to intravenous infusions), despite taking Mesna to protect my bladder, and drinking a lot. So I am not convinced that the Cyclophosphamide might not be responsible, especially after so many weeks on it. She should definitely talk to her doctor. And I hope she is being prescribed Mesna.
I had it for much of the time. And I was prescribed Mesna even when I was on pills not IV. I really think your Mum should be getting Mesna. It might reduce a problem.
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