Terrified of upcoming cystoscopy

**Jellois4winners** · 01-13-2010 05:11 PM

Ok so i have had frequent UTI's for 2 years and i have alot of trouble urinating. They gave me an ultrasound because i couldnt go in the office and i still had a lot of urine in me.

So now im getting this cystoscopy done and I am terrified. Not so much of the results because how bad can it be? I'm young, heathy, fit, the odds are on my side.

But the test itself. I know how painful things can be down there and this sounds more scary then anything.

Anyone ever had one and could let me know how it was?

**caterpillar79** · 01-13-2010 07:14 PM

I haven't had one, but I almost did. There was a time when I retained so much urine no matter what I do. Like you, I am in good shape, drink water sufficiently, no other issues but a genetic predetermination to be in such condition.

I drank coconut water 24/7 as soon as I void a little, I drink again... (glad it was accessible where I was back then - tropics). The doctor also prescribed a pill I can't remember what.

After 2 days, I was able to void normally, and then I took a potassium pill my doctor added to what she prescribed earlier. Then after about 8 weeks, I eliminated a 1mm size of kidney stone.

It surely is uncomfortable undergoing the procedure. I hope you get through with it OK.

Take this time to try to relax. The more you condition your mind that it will be painful, the harder it will be.

Take care.

**Jellois4winners** · 01-14-2010 12:04 PM

I know i am trying to be calm but i am so very scared. I wish someone could just walk me through how theirs went. I am also getting this other test where they fill my bladder with water until i have to pee... then i do. Also fun.