Interesting, I've had two of these in the last 10 years and I agree with the experience being described. It was more discomfort than pain. Perhaps it depends on the type.. Rigid or flexible? Mine were the later.
in my case what bothers me is the prepping when they put that thing that injects the numbing gel.after that is easier at least for me. not everybody is the same.
Hell yes, that numbing gel contains an irritating chemical, and it has an acidic PH. It only hurts for about five seconds when they squirt the gel into the urethra, but it is quite uncomfortable. And there is conflicting Data from various studies, as to how effective the numbing Gel is. Some people would say it hurts bad enough putting in the gel, that they would rather not have the numbing gel. But of course whether you have the numbing gel or not, you would still need a lubricating gel, which does not contain the irritating chemical but the numbing Gel does. Anyway, do your homework as a patient to find out what this procedure is all about for you. Ask questions, be informed, as to your options, for pain relief. Especially if you have a big prostate.
I have had many cystoscopies, i am a male, when there is plenty of numbing jelly used it is uncomfotable but not painful. However for a couple of hours after procedure i have the feeling I need to pee. Even though bladder is empty. For me the procedure has become routine. Almost 5 yrs cancer free.
Hi. I had a cystoscopy in July. How long does it really take to fully recover. I don't feel like I fully recovered. I sometimes feel like my urethra has like a burning sensation. I also don't feel like a ejaculate the same (sorry tmi). Just wondering if you know where I am coming from since you said you had several done. Thanks, .
Just had this done today. Was very quick and painless with some pressure. Not bad just had to breathe like I was lifting weights. The doctor guided me through the whole thing. Was nowhere near what I feared it would be.
I had the same experience last week. Really quick and painless. After seeing this video and reading the comments it makes me wonder did my doctor do the procedure right or should I get a second opinion because he didn’t fill my bladder up the way this doctors is describing.
Your experience is a ray of hope for other guys that might have to go through this procedure... Perhaps, you had one of the best doctors in the world! Lol. Please share who he/she was for the rest of us. I personally think that you should have the OPTION of being put (totally out/asleep) for any kind of painful procedure! Whatever the cost is, I'm sure men/women would come up with the money, come rain or high water! LOL.
@@vernonparrish7066 it was Chesapeake Urology in Maryland. I have an uncle in Connecticut who recently had it done and he also said it didn’t hurt but he had no interest in looking at the monitor when the doctor was trying to show him what his issue was.
My urologist told me his teacher required everyone in the class to have a cystoscopy done twofold to learn how to do it and to know what it feels like.
I would say my pain level was a 10 out of 10. Ridiculous to indicate an expected pain level of 2-3. This was the most painful and miserable medical procedure of my life.
same. just had it for the third time.. I close up inside so they have to jab stuff inside to widen it as well.. I do wish there were painkillers for it.
Read a lot of the comments and realized I was extremely lucky. No pain at all. Little burning when the nurse injected the Lidocaine before the procedure but other than that no discomfort. More anxiety than anything else. Fortunately for me the doc said I had the prostate of a 25 year old. I’m 73. So no difficulty inserting the cystoscope past the prostate. Diagnosed with a neurobiology bladder condition. Been doing intermittent self cath now for 6 years.
You are such a liar. My husband is in excruciating pain from having repeated Cystoscopies with NO anesthesia every 3 months. He started to dread the procedure so much that he quit going. Now he may possibly be dying from Bladder cancer in the hospital where the cancer ate away all of his bladder, no bladder left and they still insist on doing catheters and cystoscopies with no anesthesia while he screams and begs in excruciating pain. Beware people, the medical professional are heartless and cruel and don't care. They are hard hearted and treat him like it is his fault for not going in for his painful no anesthesia cystoscopies. The word "Barbaric" comes to mind. He was sobbing today because they very cruelly told him, "The doctor refuses to give you anesthesia if we have change out your 3 way catheter again or do a Cystoscopy." He broke down sobbing looking at me pleadingly saying over and over, "You just don't know how painful it is!" Now he may die because of your heartless cruel monsters. Refusing to give him anesthesia when the cancer has eaten away his bladder and it is nothing but a bloody mess inside.
Where is this that they do that?!? Have you ever posted a "review" of the doctor/s? So, does your husband have a Neobladder or Urostomy Bag (Ileal Conduit)? How old is your husband, and have you filed a complaint with an Ombudsman?
I had one done a couple years ago, and honestly, I felt brief discomfort and pressure, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It did hurt a little bit when I had to pee afterwards...but they gave me an antibiotic just as a precaution to prevent any UTI or infection, and that was it!
**Deidre Haye,** I had mine last year. The urologist had my legs in the GYN-type device as if I was about to give birth...LOL. He had a female assistant and the rushing of the water stimulated my prostate (I should have been forewarned). It caused an involuntary erection. There I was, embarrassed to no end when I asked, "Why is this happening, Doctor?" His reply was that it's completely normal. - STILL: I was embarrassed!
10 out of 10 pain! I was told not to urinate before. I was not given a numbing anything. There was lube on the tube which was inserted immediately after I laid back. I know pain and handle it better than most. This was a pain I've never felt or imagined. Construction, mechanic, smashed finger tips, broken bicep smacked my shoulder, kicked in the testicles, welding cross bracing on joist and being zapped in the testicles while straddling a wet joist. Stepping on Lego's wrong!! Nothing compares to the pain I felt immediately upon entry. That burning, that uncomfortable pressure feeling.. yup, felt that too. Almost like a warm friction burn as it slid in. No, I'm not talking about that pain. I'm talking about the feeling of my penis being ripped in half from the inside out, at the tip. The very tip! The pee hole!! A feeling like two of my wifes acrylic fingernails were pinching the very tip of it as hard as they could squeeze. From the time he entered until it was finished. All while he was speaking over me to tell me it was my fault and I needed to relax. All in about the longest, most painful, maybe 90 seconds, of my whole life. While in there he blasted apart some scar tissue he found in the urethra, in hopes that it will heal better this time and no longer restrict my urine flow. The blast was a whole different pain. Still nothing compared to point of entry. I'm sure everyone in the whole office heard my screaming and the pain I went through. The words I was screaming that I don't use in front of my mother or my kids. It was an embarrassment to walk out of there. Today is 3 days and I think the blood has stopped. I quit the azo yesterday and it only hurts towards the end of urination. If I had known, I would have went with restricted urine flow for the rest on my life. It wasn't that bad!! Lots more details, but that's the most of it. If you feel there's no way to avoid having it done, take the meds! It's not worth finding out if you are in the 5 percent.
It's been 2 months, 3 antibiotics for infection that wouldn't go away, multiple doctors appointments, hurt to urinate for almost 6 weeks after. Still hurts today to sit on a hard surface too fast. Weird feeling in my taint shoots another weird feeling all the way through to the end on my penis like squeezing a hot dog balloon and it shooting out the end of your fist. If you think you have a small penis hole, you prolly do. Trust me. If I had known, I may have tried some stretching or something. Idk. It's a nightmare that I wish I never would've went to the Dr for. A feeling I will never forget and a scary feeling if my heart was gonna allow me to make it through the procedure without stopping. Never again!!
Yes, worst pain ever!! Rough Doctor in Columbus, Ohio, now moved to Florida. Probably got ran out of town. They could have use a child’s size scope on this little guy but today I would never do it again even with a smaller scope. Other guys have given the same pain descriptive experience. I can not explain how painful it was. NEVER AGAIN
omg. I havent laughed so hard in ages. I can laugh because i can relate, as I just went through this horrific experience yesterday. Extremely, excruciatingly painful
But I also think it depends on the doctor, because I've seen some videos on it and they act like they don't care where they are putting it, plus there have people who have gotten permanent ED from it, again I think it's how the doctor cares about where they're putting it and not shoving it through fast.
I've had 2 cystoscopies while awake and they were both horrible. Definitely a 10 out of 10! I especially like how doctors describe the cable as being so thin now... it sure felt like a very large diameter to me!
Urethrae come in different sizes due to genetics. My half brother had bed wetting issue as preteen and had to undergo a procedure to make his larger to solve that issue. Like most things with the body there is variation in sizes. And yes it was not comfortable for me, but it was bearable. I can see that some would be very painful and others no pain at all. Pretty sure the same would apply to catheters.
😡I had 1 done years ago, 4 blood in the urine & kidney stones. My scope was not a "small diameter"..it was the thickness of a magic marker!Sedated...but when I woke up IT WAS HORRIBLY PAINFUL! Most likely because they dislodged the stone & it passed. I was passing blood for 2 weeks. It was 1 of the most Painful Experiences I've Ever Had...& I've had ALOT of Pain in my Life!😭👎
I’ve had a lot of painful procedures in my life time and I can say on a scale of 1 to 10 this is a a 100. The last time I told the doctor do what you have to do to numb things up after several shot numbing locations he started, his raised eyebrow and my involuntary pain response was wow you really can feel that.
I have a cystoscope every 3-6 months for bladder cancer. This has been going on for 5 years now. Only one has been uncomfortable because they had to really fill the bladder. None have been painful and only a little pain on the first urination after the procedure. Make sure they use numbing cream prior to the procedure. I had one Urologist that didn’t and he is no longer my Urologist, just saying. I’ve been awake for all my procedures and returned to normal daily activity as soon as the procedure is done. I’m in my 50s and fortunately have not had any issues, though I don’t look forward to my 6 month appointments I don’t dread them either.
I had a cystoscopy prior to a Rezum. I don’t know which was more painful. They were both 10 on the pain scale. I was in agony as the Dr. Literally rammed the scope into my bladder. Dr. Malik, you say no patient has asked you to stop the procedure. Sometimes a patient is in such agony, they only want it to be over. You are willing to endure the searing pain (hopefully) knowing it will be over soon. Don’t use that phrase, “not asking you to stop” as reasoning there isn’t pain. It was incredibly painful…….. and that was with 5 mg diazepam on board.
My dr actually said that most pain will come from the final push through. You either have to relax or he will just apply pressure until the muscle can't fight anymore, which is normally 30 seconds on everyone. No, my pain was mostly upon entry. Lasted until it was out. 10 out of 10 through the whole process.
I watched your video today before my cystoscopy wondering what the hell to expect. I shouldn't have read the comments because they scared me more than anything. The procedure wasn't that bad. The worst part was when the doc pushed the scope through the prostate. The pain only lasted for a second. Your video was very helpful and I'm grateful you did it. Thank you!
After reading comments here I was terrified about my procedure yesterday almost to the point of cancelling. However, I went for it and to my relief it was nowhere near as painful as expected. I must have had a very good surgeon and nursing staff. The worst part was when I felt a cold stinging sensation on application of the gel but hardly felt the insertion of the scope only slight discomfort on it passing the prostate and it was all over in a few minutes. I relaxed my pelvic area, closed my eyes and wiggled my toes during the process and this helped a lot. The worst part was the stinging feeling when urinating afterwards for the full day which subsides. I hope my experience helps alleviates any fears for anyone undergoing this procedure and I would describe it as more uncomfortable than painful.
No, it was more uncomfortable with the gel and some pain on scope passing the prostate. Maybe I had a good surgeon and it was over in minutes. It was more the fear of it that I had and I was almost going to cancel due to comments on here but glad I had it done. Let me know how your procedure goes and good luck. Fear before 10/10 Procedure 3 1/2/10@@jayhaja5272
A cystoscopy is VERY painful. Urologists ALWAYS play down the pain. I suggest getting stoned on Xanax before the procedure. Have someone drive you to and from the doctor's office. Some urologists are better than others, and it may be somewhat less painful, but it still hurts like hell. Think about it. The urethra was not designed to accommodate a medical instrument being shoved deep inside it. I really have to question why urologists are not more truthful about the pain.
My mom has been having this done for 30 plus years. They go in and cut scar tissue out. She's tough but she saw a new doctor a week ago due to her moving closer to me as her health is declining and he's a young Dr and just went at her like a train wreck. She now has a terrible infection which is not good for the heart condition she's recently been diagnosed with and she has had to use catheterization 3 times. She said never in the 30 plus years has she ever had this much pain and still unable to completely empty out and her usual antibiotics are not working after taking for 7 days. I moved her to another state with me from where she lived for 73 years to be treated like this...not! I put in a call with family doc to get her seen and a new urologist. As I said she's done this for many years, I was using a catheter on her at 9 years old....be gentle with your patients and if they need a moment....give it to them! You never know if you will be next in those lovely stirrups!!
I'm calling BS on the pain scale. I've had a bunch of pain inducing procedures over the years and this was by far absolutely the most painful thing I ever had done.
I had a ridged scope put in once. I think the urologist trying to teach me a lesson in order to get me to change behavior. It worked! Second worst thing ever done to me. When he had it in, he filled my bladder with saline. You go from no need to pee to the worst urge you’ve ever felt! Then he was moving it around to inspect my bladder. Felt like he was looking for targets.
I had a cystoscopy at age 29. It was by far the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life. The painful part is when they push it through to the bladder. In that moment my entire body from head to toe was immediately engulfed in what I can only describe as hellfire. It lasted for 3-5 minutes and I felt this extreme pain for the entire procedure until they pulled it out. Any person or doctor that says otherwise is bullshitting you. The camera is not thin. I (regrettably) looked over at the camera before they put it in and I swear to god that thing was the size of a spark plug. Never again.
A proceedure at gyni was unbearable,so I insisted on anaesthesia for cystoscopy. I coudn`t face any more pain. I also have severe osteo arthritis causing pain everyday. The procedure with Cystoscopy was a dream compared to the Gyni hellfire. Don`t remember a thing and woke up ,no pain and felt on top of the world.
I don’t know what you experienced and you don’t know what I experienced so saying that I am a bullshitter is bullshit. Pain for me was a 5 tops and was very brief. If you have symptoms that need to be checked do it. I have a very close friend walking around minus a bladder and prostate and has a bag glued to his abdomen. A cystoscopy is a picnic compared to what he has endured. Ask for sedative or whatever it takes just do it. Stop scaring people away from a simple procedure that might save their life.
Without a doubt, the single most painful 30 seconds of my life. Felt like my penis was being ripped apart from the inside. Have had trouble urinating (difficulty starting and weak, dribbling stream) since I was in my twenties (now 64). Was told it was not a prostate issue but extremely tight muscles and sphincter that would not relax. This was apparently the cause of my extreme pain. As a side note, a daily, low dose of Cialis has helped my urinating significantly.
That's strange when I've had viagra I pee much better in the night.. I had a flexible cystoscopy and it was much thicker than they said I would be and was uncomfortable not painful but embarrassing because I was naked with 5 people in the room. But the worst thing for me was the water infection after
Dempsey 95 ..... That's terrible that you had FIVE people in the room, thus making you feel understandably, embarrassed. This is procedure is normally a 2-person job .... the MD, plus one assistant, and worst case, MAYBE one extra person, so at most there would be perhaps THREE people needed but that's all. But FIVE people is way out of bounds for a flexible cystoscopy procedure. I have seen it done by the doctor alone, all by himself, with NO assistant, for the actual procedure. A patient should always be told who is in the room for such an invasive and embarrassing procedure, and why exactly they are there. The patient gets to make the rules .... because THEY are the one who is naked and fully exposed, feeling vulnerable, scared of the procedure, feeling pain and anxiety. To have EXTRA people in the room, who only add to the patient's overall level of discomfort, is BS and should never happen without the patient's expressed consent. That's crap.
Since you say you’ve been told the painfulness is due to tight muscles, you might be well served looking to Pelvic Floor Therapy. Maybe you suffered some kind of trauma and your subconscious mind would never unclench. It’s worth a try.
I’ve had several cystoscopies and whilst uncomfortable and psychologically worrying it’s not that bad. I would certainly take a Xanax or similar beforehand if offered. Pain wise I would rank it around 4-5, definitely not a 2-3. The burning on void is afterwards which lasts around 24 hours is also unpleasant.
I concur. I seriously doubt that most people consider this pain level to be 2-3 on a scale of 1 to 10. The number of people who weigh in on this message board, Stating otherwise, is evidence that it is no walk in the park for a lot of people who undergo this procedure while fully awake. More people should probably be given Xanax or something like that at least a day or two leading up to the procedure because it can be extremely psychologically worrying to be scheduled for this scary procedure. It sounds barbaric, and for some patients, it is. Not trying to worry anybody, but do your homework and be informed, as to your options regarding sedation, pain relief, etc.
I’m a male with BPH who had his first one last week. While the entire process is certainly unpleasant, it was not nearly as bad as I had feared beforehand. Inserting the numbing gel caused 2 or 3 seconds of stinging. Another 2 or 3 seconds of pain when passing the cystoscope through my prostate. So a total of about 5 seconds of pain in 5 minute procedure. The rest of the time was merely a little uncomfortable and I distracted myself from that by watching the monitor while my doctor described what I was seeing. Again, it really wasn’t that bad at all. The idea of it is worse than the experience.
This was the worst procedure I have ever had. I had this done at a major hospital and not only was it painful but the bed side manner was inexcusable ! Believe me, I understand they do this all day everyday but the experience was new to me. Laying naked on a table for 30 minutes waiting for the doctor to come in. Several nurses and Associates coming and going the whole time and you're on exhibition. This table has stirrups so your legs are up in the air bent backwards and you are not I repeat not coverd up while waiting. You mentioned a small percentage experience level 5 or higher pain, I find that hard to believe! I have had many types of tests in the past but this one is inhuman.. Next time knock me out
It is outrageous that they have no regard for your sense of privacy and human dignity. Yes, I know they do this all day routinely, but comon now! Show a little humanity! I never had this procedure, but I know very well how certain offices operate. I personally experienced humiliation at a dermatologist when the female doctor had me first fully strip --- then she left the room and I do believe she instructed a couple of colleagues (female non-doctors such as secretaries) to "happen" to enter the room for a "free good look". In no way do I believe that should be accepted as normal protocol in a doctor's office. Would these same office workers like to be fully naked for us males to see fully on display for a "free good look"???
What health care professionals need to understand. The comment ive seen it all before does not give me encouragement. It makes me feel like an inconvenience to worry about what they seem as a trivial thing. Why on earth does there have to be so many people in the room at the same time as I'm lying naked. Then to be told that I'm blocking the pathway for students learning for not letting them in the room. The doc said they won't be performing just watching. I'm trembling at the thought of getting undressed at this point. All hospital departments are the same no thought to as to what the patient is mentally going through or why we feel like this to being with.
Things will never change the big money is in womens health so offices are set up to make them comfortable lots of female nurses.Even urologist who largely deal with males usually have female nurses who handle your penis during procedures mostly like it is a gear stick.Also leave males naked and exposed for long periods of time whilst women staff members walk in and out.All the time they say don’t worry they see that all the time.Try using that statement at woman’s pap or breast exams
I had a cystoscopy done yesterday. Like many of you I was dreading it and wishing they would put me under. But it was mostly a big nothing burger. Very minor discomfort and it stung when I urinated the first few times but 18 hours later no pain at all. I got to look inside at the mass in my bladder and I'm scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks but the cystoscopy was no big deal. Like Dr. Malik says you can do this and you will be fine!
@@BobTheMan2 I urge you to reconsider. If I had canceled mine I would not have found a tumor. It was successfully removed a month later. I went for my follow up 2 weeks later and figured now what. Chemo? Radiation? I was told that because it was caught early none of that was necessary. Just follow up every few months and see how it goes. My cystoscopy may or may not have saved my life but it definitely improved my chances. if you really have concerns maybe your doctor can put you out but cancelling it could cost you your life!
OK I will give it some thought I had Prostate Cancer, and the PA thinks it damaged my Bladder, A PA said this The doctor said it is a muscle tightening problem causing urinating properly, so do I listen to the Doctor or the PA?@@MyPetGoat2U
@@MyPetGoat2U I cannot talk to my Urologist he has the appointment desk to see his PA. Nurses answer all of my questions. Urology Specialists of the Carolinas is the busiest in the US. Appointments are set out 3 months or longer. I hate it but they are the one that diagnosed me with Prostate Cancer so have to stick with them.
Had this done a couple of months ago. My wife was in the room and I think it hurt her more. The pain was not too bad, but it was uncomfortable as hell. Couldn't wait to pee afterwards!!
Discomfort is a serious understatement as I had to have a double cystoscopy when I was a kid. In short, it felt like a flexible needle forcing its way inside and the pain was an 11/10. I then heard my family doctor had become furious upon hearing the procedure and insisted it wasn't necessary. Two days of painful peeing. But this was back in the 90s, I hope things have changed to make the procedure less painful.
i just had one done. it was the worst pain ive ever experienced by far, and ive had 3rd degree burns. nothing has changed drs just have no concept of pain
I just had the procedure done and it was very very uncomfortable and extremely painful afterwards. I think I might have gotten "clipped" because when I would pee (for 4 days after the procedure), I had an extreme amount of pain at the tip of my penis. Again it was very painful and almost unbearable! The pain was a 10 for sure. I am not ever doing that again!!!!
You joking? I just went through cystoscopy, the thing that put urethra is like martial art rod like literally solid straight to your bladder. Blood in pee is coming a few days and pain is like 100/10. My doctor is good I don't doubt that but the procedure is horrible.
I have had at least four of them, and they are not fun. Last one I had was almost unbearable. The worst part of the deal is, you literally feel like your peeing razor blades the rest of the day.
I had this done 7 days ago (female). I was given no instructions ahead of time (or after), and I expected to go to work right after since I was told it would be a "simple 10 minute office procedure." Maybe I had a unprofessional doctor, but no numbing gel was used to my knowledge. The Dr could not fit the scope in my urethra due to post menopausal atrophy, so he decided to use expanding tubes twice. I've never cried from pain in my life even giving birth twice, but I cried through this procedure. I could not pee at all when I got home and had to take AZO max strength. The pain was worse than any UTI and lasted 3 days. The Dr also gave me a pill prior to the procedure and did not tell me what it was. I assumed it was pain meds. I researched the pill when I got home and discovered it was antibiotics. What doctor gives only 2 pills of antibiotics?? All that does is create superbugs. Be your own advocate. I usually research everything to death, but let my guard down because the Dr said it was a simple procedure. Continue to ask questions and find out what if the procedure does not go as expected.
You said it. You're right about their poor use of the antibiotics creating super bugs. And if they don't want to answer your questions before doing the procedure, then run away. They don't have your best interests in mind.
I ended up finding out that kidney stones was mimicking my uti feelings. I've passed about 8 since that exam. Using estradiol vaginal pill (or cream) helps soften vaginal and urethral tissues. So that might help the cystoscopy procedure (if you are premenopausal or menopausal). @@samiethecat2620
I think you seriously downplay the pain afterwards once the numbing agent has worn off. Passing urine feels like shards of broken glass being expelled afterwards! Bad enough to cause a drenching sweat to form while trying to empty a bladder and bad enough to not want to drink anything as long as possible to delay that next trip to pain alley.
😡I had 1 done years ago, 4 blood in the urine & kidney stones. My scope was not a "small diameter"..it was the thickness of a magic marker!Sedated...but when I woke up IT WAS HORRIBLY PAINFUL! Most likely because they dislodged the stone & it passed. I was passing blood for 2 weeks. It was 1 of the most Painful Experiences I've Ever Had...& I've had ALOT of Pain in my Life!😭👎
This exactly! After the procedure I asked the doctor if it would hurt when peeing and he confidently told me that no it wouldn't. The procedure (especially when entering the bladder) was pretty painful in itself, but wow I was not ready to go through it again when peeing! It was so much more painful than I anticipated! It really felt like passing small razor blades! I could tell exactly where the urethra went. I for sure thought twice before drinking anything to avoid the need to go again. The urologist really downplayed the pain, but thankfully his assistant was much more down to earth and empathetic.
When I get to heaven I won't have to worry about going to the restrooms because Jesus CHRIST will give me a glorified resurrected body just like the body that Jesus Christ had after He rose again from the dead amen
I had rigid cystoscopy with only local numbing gel last week. It was the most painfull and embarrassing thing that ever happened to me. PAIN 11/10!!!! I'm a 22 year old, healthy male. So i really can't even imagine what pain would it be if i would actually have something wrong with my urethra or blader. Considering that I had it done at the university hospital, I was also so lucky to have 3 medical students (all female) present for this procedure. So basically it was about 10-15 minutes of being fully naked with spread legs screaming in unimaginable excruciating pain in a room full of people (again females) around my age :) I WOULD LITERALLY RATHER DIE THAN DO THIS AGAIN.
ive had multiple surgeries: acl repair, a dental implant, a tunneling surgery to relieve pressure from mrsa as well as many others. ive been through extreme rhabdo from overuse of my muscles (cpk of 75000), ive had serious hemipalegic migraines, i also had major burns accross a large portion of my stomach from a powder explosion. this test was more painful then all of them combined. when they went past the prostate i literally screamed. i know this isnt everyones experience but all of the resources ive seen are saying it doesnt hurt and honestly they are totally incorrect
I am so glad that there are a few people who experienced what I did today. It was insane and I groaned very loudly - I didn't wanna freak out the waiting room. My back involuntarily arched like I was John Rambo being electrocuted on that metal bed in Rambo III.
I had one done prior to a Rezum procedure. I have a Hank Hill narrow urethra and it was definitely a 8-9 on the pain scale. And I developed an infection afterwards. Needless to say that when I went for the Rezume, I was unable to stand the pain and had the Doctor stop. I'm no Sally when it comes to pain usually but this was more than I could bare. My Heart bypass surgery wasn't as bad.
Aren’t I the lucky one. My pain level goes from zero to 100. As the scope goes past my prostate (straight scope, curved path), I typically want to rise up off the table and sink my fingernails into the ceiling (a la “ The Exorcist “). I have had dozens of these procedures (bladder cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow up) over the course of about 5 years. And the painful urination (passing razor blades) afterwards only lasts for about 2-3 days. Doctors seem to like to call this “some discomfort”, which translates to “I want to die”. Other than that, it’s a snap.
Thank you Dr. Rena, I am not sure why my Urologist's office staff seem to have difficulty answering even the most simple questions patient's ask. Your explanation was helpful, and covered the basics most people are likely interested in knowing; not least the amount of pain involved. After having an in office uterine biopsy, I have a justifiable mistrust of medical staff who fail to be transparent. So, I really appreciate down to earth, straight forward approach.
Yeah, it's fkn painful. They push that scope through your urethra into your bladder. If you're a dude it's got a long way to go. You will also piss fire for a few days.
😡I had 1 done years ago, 4 blood in the urine & kidney stones. My scope was not a "small diameter"..it was the thickness of a magic marker! I was sedated...but when I woke up IT WAS HORRIBLY PAINFUL! Most likely because they dislodged the stone & it passed. I was passing blood for 2 weeks. It was 1 of the most Painful Experiences I've Ever Had...& I've had ALOT of Pain in my Life!😭👎
I had a cystoscope about 3 weeks ago and I’ll be honest with you, I was so nervous that my Urologist gave me a nerve pill before the procedure. The pain was probably about a 4-5 out of 10. It wasn’t as bad as I had built it up in my mind to be, but it still hurt. Hope I never have to have another one
I have to have one sometime soon, as I am getting a kidney transplant sometime in the near future, and have some other issues with my prostate. I am absolutely freaking out - even the thought of putting something in my penis creeps me out. I think it is an unnecessary procedure in my case, and am still fighting not to have it done.
@thethecommander When he said "nerve pill", I figured he meant an opioid, not anxiety meds, lol. Anxiety meds will reduce stress, but it won't reduce pain.
I ate a Xanax bar and a ten mg oxycodone 90 mins before last procedure. I was completely baked and it was like trying to put out a forest fire with a squirt gun. Still 10/10.
Should have listened to these comments. If you can, go for general anesthesia I couldn't even complete the procedure because of the ridiculous amount of pain I felt.
Does it hurt: Yes The long needle alone is enough to make you gasp. and the numbing cream did absolutely nothing to make the pain go away. they only put you to sleep ( general anesthesia) if you have a special needs ( Autism, Down syndrome,etc) . I really wish doctors will stop with that. you will fell a little pinch, discomfort crap, this hurts. 9 out of 10 pain level. i;m told it';s not as painful for females.
I’m a female and was told by the doctor and many others that it doesn’t hurt and just uncomfortable, it did hurt!!! A LOT!! It was more bearable once it was fully in, worst pain was it going on but it still hurt pretty bad! I think that people who says that it doesn’t hurt are woman who already had a baby, cause everyone who said it didn’t hurt to me were moms. It’s been 10 hours since I’ve had it, I’m still hurting especially when I pee! I’ve peed a few times and it hurts, not just a burning pain, pain pain and it was much thicker than I thought it’d be
I had 8/10 level of pain. The numbing gel which they used liberally seemed to not help at all. The size of the tube used actually tore the end of the urethra at the pens tip.
The numbing jel didn't work for me either. The procedure stopped in the middle as i could not tolerate the pain. They say that they will carry out this procedure with anesthesia for me.
Most horrible experience I’ve ever had. I could not help screaming when the scope made way through the prostate and it remained extremely painful until the scope was pulled out. When they filled my bladder with the solution, it felt as if your penis, urethra, prostate and bladder were all going to explode on top of the pain. I was trembling during the entire procedure and sweating. ( I did not sweat when I was hit by the kidney stone pain!!) The nurse said I paled during the procedure. I must have general anesthesia if I were to do a cystoscopy again.
Thanks for sharing. My experience was like yours. Terrible and I feel like I crossed over to another realm or something. Then after I found out that some folks have general anesthesia. I will do that if I ever do this again.
@@jonbernbach8704 sorry to hear your experience was bad too. I asked the doc later if they can use twilight sedation and they said no. Only general anesthesia which I am sure the insurance will deny. May none of us have to endure this tortuous procedure again.
@@jonbernbach8704 I was “lucky” enough to do the cystoscopy again. Much better experience with general anaesthesia. You will need to stay in the hospital for a day and it’s more expensive but it is worth it!!
Sorry but these doctors never had a cystoscopy done to themselves and they do not know how painful that procedure is. With all the so-called numbing gel that don't work I'm begging you doctors please get one for yourself to see what your patients go through.
Hate that she uses the words "slight discomfort". Mine was definitely 15 out of 10 on the pain scale !!!! Wife was in the room with me and I about broke her fingers when they had that damn thing in me. I just wanted it OUT !!!! some of the worst pain I've ever experienced. Swore I'd never go through that again and caused me to never go back to that Dr. Unfortunately I have to have one done again in 4 days and I am freaking out about it because I KNOW how painful it is. That's why I get pissed of hearing them call it "discomfort". Total BULLSHIT!!! Everyone is different but don't let them fool you, it's NOT painless for everyone. Discomfort my ass !!!
I've had a cystoscopy done when I was 22 and although I've undergone various endoscopies, including colonoscopy and two gastroscopies while I was completely awake and without any sedation, I have to say that this one was by far the most painful. Turned out I had a significant urethral narrowing for which I had to go through a urethrectomy while awake with topical anesthesia which I also felt and all I gotta say is that I normally had to go back for an evaluation and I have been putting that off for years now. I think my narrowing has come back now but I am not willing at all to go back for another cystoscopy. My doctor said it hurts much more with male patients but any doctor who tells you that it won't hurt, they are plain bullshiting you.😬💯
"My doctor said it hurts much more with male " ... I had a cystoscopy a few weeks ago in preparation for Urolift next week. Please, do not let ANYONE tell you that a cystoscopy is a "little uncomfortable." The pain was so intense that I almost fainted; I had to lie on my back on the cold floor with my feet elevated afterwards to prevent myself from passing out. It felt as though some little gremlin was inside of me with a dagger, stabbing me from the inside. The reason that no urologist will tell you this in advance is because if they did, you either (a) would not get the procedure done, with possible risks to your health, or (b) you would ask to be put under general anesthesia. Option B would make a cystoscopy an utterly impossible and incredibly expensive task and it would cease to be a diagnostic tool. I will be going under general anesthesia for my Urolift.
@@Shield954 Probably not in every country. I had one in Switzerland recently and I was not sedated at all. I only received the numbing gel before the procedure
@@Shield954 They do most of these routinely in the clinical exam rooms; when "sedation" is used, the procedure is done in the operating room (since an anesthesiologist is required) such as for TURBT, Lithotripsy, kidney stents, etc.
Hahahahahahahahaha!!!! 2-3 out of 10??!! I've had it twice, once in my 30's and once this past summer at age 55. It's the most intense and uncomfortable pain I've ever felt in my life. Easily 10 out of 10 on the pain scale. The fact that you piss blood for a week afterwards should tell you all you need to know about how "not" painful the procedure is.
I’ve had a cystoscopy… screw the numbing gel… my urologist gave me a shot of Novocain into my urethra and it burned for a second or two. Didn’t hurt after that at all but I could feel the rings in the scope passing through. Biggest thing I remember afterwards was having to wait around to finish peeing a certain amount.
Let's just say that this was the most painful experience of my life. Numbing gel? Inserting that was beyond belief painful. And afterward let's not say "a burning or stinging sensation" when peeing, lets just way screaming out loud painful. So either the procedure is being downplayed or the DR that did mine really did something wrong.
Putting the anaesthetic in the urethra beforehand (3/10) was more uncomfortable than the cystoscopy itself (2/10). Loved watching the visuals on the screen. Worst part was urination for 2-3 days after the procedure (4/10); burning sensation.
i have had 5 and if they are done properly (using gel anesthesia and going in slowly) they shouldn't be painful BUT a lot of docs are just plain lazy and don't do them right i bet she does them right and they probably don't hurt, on the other hand urologists are just kind of weird so you never know
Yes, a cystoscopy is painful. Insist that the procedure be done under sedation, just as you might do for some dental procedures. If your urologist refuses, then visit a different urological practice.
🥺I think my urologist will do this on me, I’m nervous and scared I’ve might 😭 cry to find out why I pee a lot. Is this produce common❔ I am not comfortable with objects being inserted into my penis isn’t for the best❔ 6:16
Male here…two cystoscopies…first one I was awake even tho I “wasn’t supposed to feel anything” but it was very painful. Also, afterwards was the worst part because I was pissing razor blades for a week…maybe I got a UTI or something because doctor said “shouldn’t hurt that long” Second cystoscopy I said I wanted to be asleep so they did…so didn’t hurt until I had to piss and same thing, hurt for a week. I have my third cystoscopy tomorrow and I told them I wouldn’t do it unless I was asleep…so it is an option! Don’t let anyone tell you “everyone does it awake” because ain’t no shame when someone sticks a camera in your pee hole. Also, I’ve had two colonoscopies by the VA both times I was supposed to not feel anything and I was awake the whole time and it was painful (VA is cheap I guess with pain meds)…but the cystoscopy hurt worse. Maybe I just have abnormal male meat stick. Anyways…cheers to all of you getting cameras shoved up your skin flute 🪈! Wish me luck 🎉
Nearly all of the comments in here invalidate this ladies claims. 5% of patients feel pain? Her math either sucks or she is lying out her teeth. Typical doctor lying about the pain because she wants to do things the fast and painful way so she can see more patients in the day and bankroll the insurance companies. Sad.
I've had this procedure, it's uncomfortable and is about a 5 on the pain scale. Urinating after is extremely painful. It's like pissing razor blades. Good luck!!!
Of corse a doctor would tell you that the pain is low. So Doctor please read these comments. You need to have one done to find out how much pain is involved. That’s why I hate doctors!
Just had this procedure yesterday. Incredible jolt of level 6-8 pain for about 3-5 seconds when they fill up your urethra with lidocaine gel to (ironically) prevent pain as they insert the scope. Several seconds after inserting the lidocaine they inserted the scope itself, which was pretty painless; only about a level 1, obviously because of the lidocaine. Another jolt of level 6-8 pain (very similar in quality to earlier) for 2-3 seconds when they go through the prostate. Once the scope is in the bladder pain level returns to about 1. Mostly it's the idea of the whole thing that is so disturbing - one wrong move and yikes! Despite there being next to no pain as they looked around, I was still sweating bullets and feeling a little nauseous. When it was finally time to remove the scope there was some pain, maybe level 3-4, but only for a split second because they remove the scope a lot faster than they insert it. If you must have this procedure, my advice is to NOT look at the scope before and certainly not during the procedure. You don't want to see the girth of this thing, trust me. But don't blow off getting the procedure either, as it's very informative and could save your life.
This was exactly my experience. I would also add the pain when urinating after you get home is pretty significant as well. I could urinate, but had to psyche myself up, and bite down on something.
Moral of the story. GET PUT UNDER bc it’s just not worth the risk of being one of the 10/10 pain patients! I’ll never forget the colonoscopy I had and never will I trust when docs say “mild discomfort” I am having issues with blood in my urine so I’m gunna have to get one of these done.. I will not get it unless they put me under. PERIOD.
Bologna I had it done nurse's told me it wouldn't hurt. I was given an aprazolam. It was terrible next time I'm going to the hospital to get it done. They can put me to sleep next time.
I just had mine today to investigate why I am having painful urination, I am 39. The insertion wasn't bad but when it went past the sphincter, wow it was toe curling but only lasts 3 seconds, then when in the bladder it is fine. My real pain is 2 hrs after, every time I pee it is EXCRUCIATING. I am even afraid to drink water because it hurts to pee.
My pain was a 10!!!! While the scope was in the bladder. They kept telling me to breathe deeply. Breathing deeply does not work!!! I almost jumped off the table. Worst procedure ever.
Sorry but complete bullshit. Ive had 4 and pain was 10/10 eaaily. I apologized to the nurse for my swearing during the procedure and she said almost every guy feels the pain like I did. My cousin works for a urologist and says almost everyone finds it crazy painful. And finally, whenever a dr warns me that something might cause me a little pain, I say " I had a cystoscopy. I can handle it.". And they all shake their heads and pray they don't have to get one. Its super painful, everyone knows it. Drs need to quit lying to us, and you guys who ssy the pain is minimal, how much are they oaying you to say that, ir is the Dr writing the comments here?
This would probably be the same procedure basically i would say when the urologist goes in to do a stent removal, same thing I would think because it has a camera and he’s looking on a monitor screen. Now all I have to say is I had this done and it was the worst pain I have ever endured in my entire life, I will never ever let them do that again without just putting me in the hospital and knocking me out!! And you see that numbing jelly that you are talking about well that’s BS because it doesn’t work Lol and they told me it would only take about one minute at the most, all lies every thing they told me, the pain the numbing jelly and the time limit!! Dr. Rena I just want you to know that I’m not pointing any of this towards you my friend, I’m just giving my opinion to others for what it’s worth, thanks
Mine was horrible. First, no meds offered and I said I was a nervous wreck and no numbing. The doctor couldn’t find where to put it after 7 attempts then said maybe I had scar tissue. Out comes the large metal instrument to push, pull, scrap…unbelievable pain. The camera itself was no big deal after that. It was the metal tool that almost killed me!
I love your videos but in this case I had pain 8 out of ten. I will never have this again unless they put me out in some fashion! The place that did the procedure had my junk out in the open for all to see and they even had men and women parading thru the room. This was very humiliating! I know what you are going to say that if you seen one you seen them all but I do not agree with this thought process. So if you need to have this done please have them explain step by step and tell them that you wish for no one to be coming into the room.
Thanks for the video! I don't remember a great deal of pain. The main thing that I remember is that my bladder felt full even after I'd emptied it after the procedure.
I've had this done at least 4 times in the past. Each time the pain was serious to extreme. I just don't understand why these doctors claim this is a minimally invasive process. The numbing doesn't do much to reduce the pain. The pain begins at the point of entry, not at the point of entering the bladder. The first time I had this done, my first thoughts as the scope was being jammed through my urethra was an older man once telling me about this procedure. After a few times, he said to me with tears in his eyes, that if he ever had to do it again, he would rather die. After 4 times, I now understand, and I might just feel the same way. I just don't think such devices are made to go through a man's penis.
Great video, and much appreciated. I've got a cystoscopy scheduled for a few days from now and as you can imagine I'm a bit nervous. This has eased my anxiety about it. I'll follow up after the procedure for an assessment of the discomfort. ***UPDATE*** Had my cystoscopy today. I've experienced some high levels of pain in the past, so I knew it would be okay, but I was certainly nervous going into it. For me it was a non-event. There was no pain at all and just a bit of mild discomfort. When the numbing gel was inserted, I'm not sure how it was done, but it felt as though it was forced into the urethra through a syringe. That felt a bit weird, but not painful. Dr came in 10 minutes later. I chose not to look at the camera beforehand as I did not want to unnecessarily increase my anxiety. Of course I felt the camera being inserted but there was not any pain involved at all. Just an unusual sensation that was mildly uncomfortable. I think it was more mentally uncomfortable than anything physical. Before I knew it he was in the bladder and looking around. Very slight pressure, still no pain. As for the removal of the camera, I did not feel it at all. The actual procedure was over very quickly. The Dr. explained there might be a bit of blood in my urine afterwards, which made me apprehensive to urinate. So far that has not been the case, though there is just a slight discomfort like a mild burning sensation.
Hi. I had a cystoscopy in July. How long does it really take to fully recover. I don't feel like I fully recovered. I sometimes feel like my urethra has like a burning sensation. I also don't feel like a ejaculate the same (sorry tmi). Look forward to ur response. Thanks, .
I'm a male and had the procedure when I was about 58. It was about a 10/10 and that includes taking a Valium and hour before hand. If I need one again, I want to be knocked out for about 3 days before and afterwards. That's how bad it hurt. I was told by a nurse friend that the pain is increased if you don't relax because of the sphincter muscle. Screw that. I can't relax when it looks like they're using a drill to shoot something up my penis. Medieval. P. S. The young guy who had it performed in front of some chicks had guts.
Pure torture, based upon your description and many comments. I would never permit it as with many medical procedures the treatment is worse than the symptoms
I think all urologists should get a cystoscopy, then tell me how unpainfull it is 😉
Absolutely 1000%
Yes absolutely
Interesting, I've had two of these in the last 10 years and I agree with the experience being described. It was more discomfort than pain. Perhaps it depends on the type.. Rigid or flexible? Mine were the later.
in my case what bothers me is the prepping when they put that thing that injects the numbing gel.after that is easier at least for me. not everybody is the same.
Hell yes, that numbing gel contains an irritating chemical, and it has an acidic PH. It only hurts for about five seconds when they squirt the gel into the urethra, but it is quite uncomfortable. And there is conflicting Data from various studies, as to how effective the numbing Gel is. Some people would say it hurts bad enough putting in the gel, that they would rather not have the numbing gel. But of course whether you have the numbing gel or not, you would still need a lubricating gel, which does not contain the irritating chemical but the numbing Gel does. Anyway, do your homework as a patient to find out what this procedure is all about for you. Ask questions, be informed, as to your options, for pain relief. Especially if you have a big prostate.
I have had many cystoscopies, i am a male, when there is plenty of numbing jelly used it is uncomfotable but not painful. However for a couple of hours after procedure i have the feeling I need to pee. Even though bladder is empty. For me the procedure has become routine. Almost 5 yrs cancer free.
Ty. I really couldn't br more freaked out. Never done anything like this or more invasive than stitches.
Hi. I had a cystoscopy in July. How long does it really take to fully recover. I don't feel like I fully recovered. I sometimes feel like my urethra has like a burning sensation. I also don't feel like a ejaculate the same (sorry tmi). Just wondering if you know where I am coming from since you said you had several done. Thanks, .
did it today. was not too bad, just few seconds of pain
Just had this done today. Was very quick and painless with some pressure. Not bad just had to breathe like I was lifting weights. The doctor guided me through the whole thing. Was nowhere near what I feared it would be.
I had the same experience last week. Really quick and painless. After seeing this video and reading the comments it makes me wonder did my doctor do the procedure right or should I get a second opinion because he didn’t fill my bladder up the way this doctors is describing.
Your experience is a ray of hope for other guys that might have to go through this procedure... Perhaps, you had one of the best doctors in the world! Lol. Please share who he/she was for the rest of us. I personally think that you should have the OPTION of being put (totally out/asleep) for any kind of painful procedure! Whatever the cost is, I'm sure men/women would come up with the money, come rain or high water! LOL.
@@vernonparrish7066 it was Chesapeake Urology in Maryland. I have an uncle in Connecticut who recently had it done and he also said it didn’t hurt but he had no interest in looking at the monitor when the doctor was trying to show him what his issue was.
Every urologist should go through this first! I had pain and peed blood for 2 to 3 days after on a scale of 7.
My urologist told me his teacher required everyone in the class to have a cystoscopy done twofold to learn how to do it and to know what it feels like.
I would say my pain level was a 10 out of 10. Ridiculous to indicate an expected pain level of 2-3. This was the most painful and miserable medical procedure of my life.
I will be having one soon, and the thought of ANYTHING going into my penis totally creeps me out. It will also be humiliating.
I have had many and the pain is barely a 1 and only for a second or so.
same. just had it for the third time.. I close up inside so they have to jab stuff inside to widen it as well.. I do wish there were painkillers for it.
Is painful. It was very painful 3-4 days afterwards.
Read a lot of the comments and realized I was extremely lucky. No pain at all. Little burning when the nurse injected the Lidocaine before the procedure but other than that no discomfort. More anxiety than anything else. Fortunately for me the doc said I had the prostate of a 25 year old. I’m 73. So no difficulty inserting the cystoscope past the prostate. Diagnosed with a neurobiology bladder condition. Been doing intermittent self cath now for 6 years.
You didn't consider a suprapubic catheter instead of doing catheterization by yourself?
You are such a liar. My husband is in excruciating pain from having repeated Cystoscopies with NO anesthesia every 3 months. He started to dread the procedure so much that he quit going. Now he may possibly be dying from Bladder cancer in the hospital where the cancer ate away all of his bladder, no bladder left and they still insist on doing catheters and cystoscopies with no anesthesia while he screams and begs in excruciating pain. Beware people, the medical professional are heartless and cruel and don't care. They are hard hearted and treat him like it is his fault for not going in for his painful no anesthesia cystoscopies. The word "Barbaric" comes to mind. He was sobbing today because they very cruelly told him, "The doctor refuses to give you anesthesia if we have change out your 3 way catheter again or do a Cystoscopy." He broke down sobbing looking at me pleadingly saying over and over, "You just don't know how painful it is!" Now he may die because of your heartless cruel monsters. Refusing to give him anesthesia when the cancer has eaten away his bladder and it is nothing but a bloody mess inside.
Where is this that they do that?!? Have you ever posted a "review" of the doctor/s? So, does your husband have a Neobladder or Urostomy Bag (Ileal Conduit)? How old is your husband, and have you filed a complaint with an Ombudsman?
I had one done a couple years ago, and honestly, I felt brief discomfort and pressure, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It did hurt a little bit when I had to pee afterwards...but they gave me an antibiotic just as a precaution to prevent any UTI or infection, and that was it!
**Deidre Haye,** I had mine last year. The urologist had my legs in the GYN-type device as if I was about to give birth...LOL. He had a female assistant and the rushing of the water stimulated my prostate (I should have been forewarned). It caused an involuntary erection. There I was, embarrassed to no end when I asked, "Why is this happening, Doctor?" His reply was that it's completely normal. - STILL: I was embarrassed!
@@JamminClemmons there’s always a female hanging around when a penis is on display
10 out of 10 pain! I was told not to urinate before. I was not given a numbing anything. There was lube on the tube which was inserted immediately after I laid back. I know pain and handle it better than most. This was a pain I've never felt or imagined. Construction, mechanic, smashed finger tips, broken bicep smacked my shoulder, kicked in the testicles, welding cross bracing on joist and being zapped in the testicles while straddling a wet joist. Stepping on Lego's wrong!! Nothing compares to the pain I felt immediately upon entry. That burning, that uncomfortable pressure feeling.. yup, felt that too. Almost like a warm friction burn as it slid in. No, I'm not talking about that pain. I'm talking about the feeling of my penis being ripped in half from the inside out, at the tip. The very tip! The pee hole!! A feeling like two of my wifes acrylic fingernails were pinching the very tip of it as hard as they could squeeze. From the time he entered until it was finished. All while he was speaking over me to tell me it was my fault and I needed to relax. All in about the longest, most painful, maybe 90 seconds, of my whole life. While in there he blasted apart some scar tissue he found in the urethra, in hopes that it will heal better this time and no longer restrict my urine flow. The blast was a whole different pain. Still nothing compared to point of entry. I'm sure everyone in the whole office heard my screaming and the pain I went through. The words I was screaming that I don't use in front of my mother or my kids. It was an embarrassment to walk out of there. Today is 3 days and I think the blood has stopped. I quit the azo yesterday and it only hurts towards the end of urination. If I had known, I would have went with restricted urine flow for the rest on my life. It wasn't that bad!! Lots more details, but that's the most of it. If you feel there's no way to avoid having it done, take the meds! It's not worth finding out if you are in the 5 percent.
It's been 2 months, 3 antibiotics for infection that wouldn't go away, multiple doctors appointments, hurt to urinate for almost 6 weeks after. Still hurts today to sit on a hard surface too fast. Weird feeling in my taint shoots another weird feeling all the way through to the end on my penis like squeezing a hot dog balloon and it shooting out the end of your fist. If you think you have a small penis hole, you prolly do. Trust me. If I had known, I may have tried some stretching or something. Idk. It's a nightmare that I wish I never would've went to the Dr for. A feeling I will never forget and a scary feeling if my heart was gonna allow me to make it through the procedure without stopping. Never again!!
@@bentaylor4160 In my experience it was a teeth clincher in my case.
Yes, worst pain ever!! Rough Doctor in Columbus, Ohio, now moved to Florida. Probably got ran out of town. They could have use a child’s size scope on this little guy but today I would never do it again even with a smaller scope. Other guys have given the same pain descriptive experience. I can not explain how painful it was. NEVER AGAIN
For a male who had one, it is agony, she is a lier
omg. I havent laughed so hard in ages. I can laugh because i can relate, as I just went through this horrific experience yesterday. Extremely, excruciatingly painful
But I also think it depends on the doctor, because I've seen some videos on it and they act like they don't care where they are putting it, plus there have people who have gotten permanent ED from it, again I think it's how the doctor cares about where they're putting it and not shoving it through fast.
2-3 out 10? that doesn't seem right, coming from somebody who did a cystoscopy. maybe a 5-6 at very least?
I've had 2 cystoscopies while awake and they were both horrible. Definitely a 10 out of 10! I especially like how doctors describe the cable as being so thin now... it sure felt like a very large diameter to me!
Yap. Very horrible feeling 😞. That instrument is not thin.
Urethrae come in different sizes due to genetics. My half brother had bed wetting issue as preteen and had to undergo a procedure to make his larger to solve that issue. Like most things with the body there is variation in sizes. And yes it was not comfortable for me, but it was bearable. I can see that some would be very painful and others no pain at all. Pretty sure the same would apply to catheters.
😡I had 1 done years ago, 4 blood in the urine & kidney stones. My scope was not a "small diameter"..it was the thickness of a magic marker!Sedated...but when I woke up IT WAS HORRIBLY PAINFUL! Most likely because they dislodged the stone & it passed. I was passing blood for 2 weeks. It was 1 of the most Painful Experiences I've Ever Had...& I've had ALOT of Pain in my Life!😭👎
I’ve had a lot of painful procedures in my life time and I can say on a scale of 1 to 10 this is a a 100. The last time I told the doctor do what you have to do to numb things up after several shot numbing locations he started, his raised eyebrow and my involuntary pain response was wow you really can feel that.
I have a cystoscope every 3-6 months for bladder cancer. This has been going on for 5 years now. Only one has been uncomfortable because they had to really fill the bladder. None have been painful and only a little pain on the first urination after the procedure. Make sure they use numbing cream prior to the procedure. I had one Urologist that didn’t and he is no longer my Urologist, just saying. I’ve been awake for all my procedures and returned to normal daily activity as soon as the procedure is done. I’m in my 50s and fortunately have not had any issues, though I don’t look forward to my 6 month appointments I don’t dread them either.
I had a cystoscopy prior to a Rezum. I don’t know which was more painful. They were both 10 on the pain scale. I was in agony as the Dr. Literally rammed the scope into my bladder. Dr. Malik, you say no patient has asked you to stop the procedure. Sometimes a patient is in such agony, they only want it to be over. You are willing to endure the searing pain (hopefully) knowing it will be over soon. Don’t use that phrase, “not asking you to stop” as reasoning there isn’t pain.
It was incredibly painful…….. and that was with 5 mg diazepam on board.
My dr actually said that most pain will come from the final push through. You either have to relax or he will just apply pressure until the muscle can't fight anymore, which is normally 30 seconds on everyone. No, my pain was mostly upon entry. Lasted until it was out. 10 out of 10 through the whole process.
I watched your video today before my cystoscopy wondering what the hell to expect. I shouldn't have read the comments because they scared me more than anything. The procedure wasn't that bad. The worst part was when the doc pushed the scope through the prostate. The pain only lasted for a second.
Your video was very helpful and I'm grateful you did it. Thank you!
Here here!!! Unpainful my FOOT@!!!!
I shouldn't have read all of the negative comments. The actual procedure was not the living he'll that I was expecting.
Agreed, the procedure just seems like a mans nightmare but other than the split second jolt passing the prostate, no pain at all!
After reading comments here I was terrified about my procedure yesterday almost to the point of cancelling. However, I went for it and to my relief it was nowhere near as painful as expected. I must have had a very good surgeon and nursing staff. The worst part was when I felt a cold stinging sensation on application of the gel but hardly felt the insertion of the scope only slight discomfort on it passing the prostate and it was all over in a few minutes. I relaxed my pelvic area, closed my eyes and wiggled my toes during the process and this helped a lot. The worst part was the stinging feeling when urinating afterwards for the full day which subsides. I hope my experience helps alleviates any fears for anyone undergoing this procedure and I would describe it as more uncomfortable than painful.
Did it really not hurt that much? I’m about to get one done
No, it was more uncomfortable with the gel and some pain on scope passing the prostate. Maybe I had a good surgeon and it was over in minutes. It was more the fear of it that I had and I was almost going to cancel due to comments on here but glad I had it done. Let me know how your procedure goes and good luck. Fear before 10/10 Procedure 3 1/2/10@@jayhaja5272
How was it? I am about to get one done I'm waiting for an appointment very scared.@jayhaja5272
I found it a painless and quick procedure . I watched it on screen which was fascinating. 65 year old lady here (UK).
Mine was a flexible cystoscopy.
A cystoscopy is VERY painful. Urologists ALWAYS play down the pain. I suggest getting stoned on Xanax before the procedure. Have someone drive you to and from the doctor's office. Some urologists are better than others, and it may be somewhat less painful, but it still hurts like hell. Think about it. The urethra was not designed to accommodate a medical instrument being shoved deep inside it. I really have to question why urologists are not more truthful about the pain.
My mom has been having this done for 30 plus years. They go in and cut scar tissue out. She's tough but she saw a new doctor a week ago due to her moving closer to me as her health is declining and he's a young Dr and just went at her like a train wreck. She now has a terrible infection which is not good for the heart condition she's recently been diagnosed with and she has had to use catheterization 3 times. She said never in the 30 plus years has she ever had this much pain and still unable to completely empty out and her usual antibiotics are not working after taking for 7 days. I moved her to another state with me from where she lived for 73 years to be treated like this...not! I put in a call with family doc to get her seen and a new urologist. As I said she's done this for many years, I was using a catheter on her at 9 years old....be gentle with your patients and if they need a moment....give it to them! You never know if you will be next in those lovely stirrups!!
I'm calling BS on the pain scale. I've had a bunch of pain inducing procedures over the years and this was by far absolutely the most painful thing I ever had done.
I agree. Pure BS.
Maybe the penis is not designed as an input to the body as opposed to the vagina
Totally agree. I think that's the reason I didn't go back in 3 years.
Do you expect drs to tell the truth people would not have these procedures done and doctors would lose the income generated
Thank you! I feel like we should start a club or group. 😂 For me as well, the most painful procedure I ever done.
I had a ridged scope put in once. I think the urologist trying to teach me a lesson in order to get me to change behavior. It worked! Second worst thing ever done to me. When he had it in, he filled my bladder with saline. You go from no need to pee to the worst urge you’ve ever felt! Then he was moving it around to inspect my bladder. Felt like he was looking for targets.
I had a cystoscopy at age 29. It was by far the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life. The painful part is when they push it through to the bladder. In that moment my entire body from head to toe was immediately engulfed in what I can only describe as hellfire. It lasted for 3-5 minutes and I felt this extreme pain for the entire procedure until they pulled it out. Any person or doctor that says otherwise is bullshitting you. The camera is not thin. I (regrettably) looked over at the camera before they put it in and I swear to god that thing was the size of a spark plug. Never again.
A proceedure at gyni was unbearable,so I insisted on anaesthesia for cystoscopy. I coudn`t face any more pain. I also have severe osteo arthritis causing pain everyday. The procedure with Cystoscopy was a dream compared to the Gyni hellfire. Don`t remember a thing and woke up ,no pain and felt on top of the world.
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I don’t know what you experienced and you don’t know what I experienced so saying that I am a bullshitter is bullshit. Pain for me was a 5 tops and was very brief. If you have symptoms that need to be checked do it. I have a very close friend walking around minus a bladder and prostate and has a bag glued to his abdomen. A cystoscopy is a picnic compared to what he has endured. Ask for sedative or whatever it takes just do it. Stop scaring people away from a simple procedure that might save their life.
My suggestion is be put to sleep when you do it you can thank me later
@@Flawampuscat Off yourself.
Without a doubt, the single most painful 30 seconds of my life. Felt like my penis was being ripped apart from the inside. Have had trouble urinating (difficulty starting and weak, dribbling stream) since I was in my twenties (now 64). Was told it was not a prostate issue but extremely tight muscles and sphincter that would not relax. This was apparently the cause of my extreme pain. As a side note, a daily, low dose of Cialis has helped my urinating significantly.
That's strange when I've had viagra I pee much better in the night.. I had a flexible cystoscopy and it was much thicker than they said I would be and was uncomfortable not painful but embarrassing because I was naked with 5 people in the room. But the worst thing for me was the water infection after
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Dempsey 95 ..... That's terrible that you had FIVE people in the room, thus making you feel understandably, embarrassed. This is procedure is normally a 2-person job .... the MD, plus one assistant, and worst case, MAYBE one extra person, so at most there would be perhaps THREE people needed but that's all. But FIVE people is way out of bounds for a flexible cystoscopy procedure. I have seen it done by the doctor alone, all by himself, with NO assistant, for the actual procedure. A patient should always be told who is in the room for such an invasive and embarrassing procedure, and why exactly they are there. The patient gets to make the rules .... because THEY are the one who is naked and fully exposed, feeling vulnerable, scared of the procedure, feeling pain and anxiety. To have EXTRA people in the room, who only add to the patient's overall level of discomfort, is BS and should never happen without the patient's expressed consent. That's crap.
@@dempsey9554 they love to fill the room with women who’s only task is to stare at and Handle the penis
Since you say you’ve been told the painfulness is due to tight muscles, you might be well served looking to Pelvic Floor Therapy. Maybe you suffered some kind of trauma and your subconscious mind would never unclench. It’s worth a try.
I’ve had several cystoscopies and whilst uncomfortable and psychologically worrying it’s not that bad. I would certainly take a Xanax or similar beforehand if offered. Pain wise I would rank it around 4-5, definitely not a 2-3. The burning on void is afterwards which lasts around 24 hours is also unpleasant.
I concur. I seriously doubt that most people consider this pain level to be 2-3 on a scale of 1 to 10. The number of people who weigh in on this message board, Stating otherwise, is evidence that it is no walk in the park for a lot of people who undergo this procedure while fully awake. More people should probably be given Xanax or something like that at least a day or two leading up to the procedure because it can be extremely psychologically worrying to be scheduled for this scary procedure. It sounds barbaric, and for some patients, it is. Not trying to worry anybody, but do your homework and be informed, as to your options regarding sedation, pain relief, etc.
I’m a male with BPH who had his first one last week. While the entire process is certainly unpleasant, it was not nearly as bad as I had feared beforehand. Inserting the numbing gel caused 2 or 3 seconds of stinging. Another 2 or 3 seconds of pain when passing the cystoscope through my prostate. So a total of about 5 seconds of pain in 5 minute procedure. The rest of the time was merely a little uncomfortable and I distracted myself from that by watching the monitor while my doctor described what I was seeing. Again, it really wasn’t that bad at all. The idea of it is worse than the experience.
This was the worst procedure I have ever had. I had this done at a major hospital and not only was it painful but the bed side manner was inexcusable ! Believe me, I understand they do this all day everyday but the experience was new to me. Laying naked on a table for 30 minutes waiting for the doctor to come in. Several nurses and Associates coming and going the whole time and you're on exhibition. This table has stirrups so your legs are up in the air bent backwards and you are not I repeat not coverd up while waiting. You mentioned a small percentage experience level 5 or higher pain, I find that hard to believe!
I have had many types of tests in the past but this one is inhuman.. Next time knock me out
It is outrageous that they have no regard for your sense of privacy and human dignity. Yes, I know they do this all day routinely, but comon now! Show a little humanity! I never had this procedure, but I know very well how certain offices operate. I personally experienced humiliation at a dermatologist when the female doctor had me first fully strip --- then she left the room and I do believe she instructed a couple of colleagues (female non-doctors such as secretaries) to "happen" to enter the room for a "free good look". In no way do I believe that should be accepted as normal protocol in a doctor's office. Would these same office workers like to be fully naked for us males to see fully on display for a "free good look"???
I feel for you mate mine was the same. See my experience above 😢
What health care professionals need to understand. The comment ive seen it all before does not give me encouragement. It makes me feel like an inconvenience to worry about what they seem as a trivial thing. Why on earth does there have to be so many people in the room at the same time as I'm lying naked. Then to be told that I'm blocking the pathway for students learning for not letting them in the room. The doc said they won't be performing just watching. I'm trembling at the thought of getting undressed at this point. All hospital departments are the same no thought to as to what the patient is mentally going through or why we feel like this to being with.
Things will never change the big money is in womens health so offices are set up to make them comfortable lots of female nurses.Even urologist who largely deal with males usually have female nurses who handle your penis during procedures mostly like it is a gear stick.Also leave males naked and exposed for long periods of time whilst women staff members walk in and out.All the time they say don’t worry they see that all the time.Try using that statement at woman’s pap or breast exams
@@lynseycurrie1002 just tell doctors NO students under any circumstances
Don't even need to watch the vid. Had one done several years ago and it hurt like a BITCH! So yes, it's hurts. Bad.
I had a cystoscopy done yesterday. Like many of you I was dreading it and wishing they would put me under. But it was mostly a big nothing burger. Very minor discomfort and it stung when I urinated the first few times but 18 hours later no pain at all. I got to look inside at the mass in my bladder and I'm scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks but the cystoscopy was no big deal. Like Dr. Malik says you can do this and you will be fine!
Well a PA ordered mine and going to cancel it too.
@@BobTheMan2 I urge you to reconsider. If I had canceled mine I would not have found a tumor. It was successfully removed a month later.
I went for my follow up 2 weeks later and figured now what. Chemo? Radiation? I was told that because it was caught early none of that was necessary. Just follow up every few months and see how it goes.
My cystoscopy may or may not have saved my life but it definitely improved my chances.
if you really have concerns maybe your doctor can put you out but cancelling it could cost you your life!
OK I will give it some thought I had Prostate Cancer, and the PA thinks it damaged my Bladder, A PA said this The doctor said it is a muscle tightening problem causing urinating properly, so do I listen to the Doctor or the PA?@@MyPetGoat2U
@@MyPetGoat2U I cannot talk to my Urologist he has the appointment desk to see his PA. Nurses answer all of my questions. Urology Specialists of the Carolinas is the busiest in the US. Appointments are set out 3 months or longer. I hate it but they are the one that diagnosed me with Prostate Cancer so have to stick with them.
Had this done a couple of months ago. My wife was in the room and I think it hurt her more. The pain was not too bad, but it was uncomfortable as hell. Couldn't wait to pee afterwards!!
Discomfort is a serious understatement as I had to have a double cystoscopy when I was a kid. In short, it felt like a flexible needle forcing its way inside and the pain was an 11/10.
I then heard my family doctor had become furious upon hearing the procedure and insisted it wasn't necessary. Two days of painful peeing. But this was back in the 90s, I hope things have changed to make the procedure less painful.
i just had one done. it was the worst pain ive ever experienced by far, and ive had 3rd degree burns. nothing has changed drs just have no concept of pain
@@steventaylorgroom 3rd degree burns? What happened? Hope it's not too NDA.
Nope. It's just as painful now as it was then according to others who have spoken on this site.
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What is a double cystoscopy. You only have one bladder
They always say 'you might feel some discomfort.' What they actually mean is that they will be peeling you off the ceiling.
I just had the procedure done and it was very very uncomfortable and extremely painful afterwards. I think I might have gotten "clipped" because when I would pee (for 4 days after the procedure), I had an extreme amount of pain at the tip of my penis. Again it was very painful and almost unbearable! The pain was a 10 for sure. I am not ever doing that again!!!!
You joking? I just went through cystoscopy, the thing that put urethra is like martial art rod like literally solid straight to your bladder. Blood in pee is coming a few days and pain is like 100/10. My doctor is good I don't doubt that but the procedure is horrible.
I have had at least four of them, and they are not fun. Last one I had was almost unbearable. The worst part of the deal is, you literally feel like your peeing razor blades the rest of the day.
I refuse to get a cystoscopy. F that.
I know a lot of pople that had it and was very quick and painless with some pressure!
I had this done 7 days ago (female). I was given no instructions ahead of time (or after), and I expected to go to work right after since I was told it would be a "simple 10 minute office procedure." Maybe I had a unprofessional doctor, but no numbing gel was used to my knowledge. The Dr could not fit the scope in my urethra due to post menopausal atrophy, so he decided to use expanding tubes twice. I've never cried from pain in my life even giving birth twice, but I cried through this procedure. I could not pee at all when I got home and had to take AZO max strength. The pain was worse than any UTI and lasted 3 days. The Dr also gave me a pill prior to the procedure and did not tell me what it was. I assumed it was pain meds. I researched the pill when I got home and discovered it was antibiotics. What doctor gives only 2 pills of antibiotics?? All that does is create superbugs. Be your own advocate. I usually research everything to death, but let my guard down because the Dr said it was a simple procedure. Continue to ask questions and find out what if the procedure does not go as expected.
You said it. You're right about their poor use of the antibiotics creating super bugs. And if they don't want to answer your questions before doing the procedure, then run away. They don't have your best interests in mind.
I ended up finding out that kidney stones was mimicking my uti feelings. I've passed about 8 since that exam. Using estradiol vaginal pill (or cream) helps soften vaginal and urethral tissues. So that might help the cystoscopy procedure (if you are premenopausal or menopausal). @@samiethecat2620
Can I request the use of a rigid scope instead of a flexible? I really would much rather be asleep, is it even possible to request one over the other?
I think you seriously downplay the pain afterwards once the numbing agent has worn off. Passing urine feels like shards of broken glass being expelled afterwards! Bad enough to cause a drenching sweat to form while trying to empty a bladder and bad enough to not want to drink anything as long as possible to delay that next trip to pain alley.
😡I had 1 done years ago, 4 blood in the urine & kidney stones. My scope was not a "small diameter"..it was the thickness of a magic marker!Sedated...but when I woke up IT WAS HORRIBLY PAINFUL! Most likely because they dislodged the stone & it passed. I was passing blood for 2 weeks. It was 1 of the most Painful Experiences I've Ever Had...& I've had ALOT of Pain in my Life!😭👎
Yep
This exactly! After the procedure I asked the doctor if it would hurt when peeing and he confidently told me that no it wouldn't. The procedure (especially when entering the bladder) was pretty painful in itself, but wow I was not ready to go through it again when peeing! It was so much more painful than I anticipated! It really felt like passing small razor blades! I could tell exactly where the urethra went. I for sure thought twice before drinking anything to avoid the need to go again. The urologist really downplayed the pain, but thankfully his assistant was much more down to earth and empathetic.
When I get to heaven I won't have to worry about going to the restrooms because Jesus CHRIST will give me a glorified resurrected body just like the body that Jesus Christ had after He rose again from the dead amen
I've had two...the first was very painful, the second was easy. I think it depends who's doing it...just like taking blood...it can it good and bad.
Peeing afterwords at home was the worst part for me. Felt like I was peeing glass shards. Very painful peeing.
I had rigid cystoscopy with only local numbing gel last week. It was the most painfull and embarrassing thing that ever happened to me. PAIN 11/10!!!!
I'm a 22 year old, healthy male. So i really can't even imagine what pain would it be if i would actually have something wrong with my urethra or blader. Considering that I had it done at the university hospital, I was also so lucky to have 3 medical students (all female) present for this procedure. So basically it was about 10-15 minutes of being fully naked with spread legs screaming in unimaginable excruciating pain in a room full of people (again females) around my age :)
I WOULD LITERALLY RATHER DIE THAN DO THIS AGAIN.
Well said
ive had multiple surgeries: acl repair, a dental implant, a tunneling surgery to relieve pressure from mrsa as well as many others. ive been through extreme rhabdo from overuse of my muscles (cpk of 75000), ive had serious hemipalegic migraines, i also had major burns accross a large portion of my stomach from a powder explosion. this test was more painful then all of them combined. when they went past the prostate i literally screamed. i know this isnt everyones experience but all of the resources ive seen are saying it doesnt hurt and honestly they are totally incorrect
Wow. Wow. Sorry for your pain.
I am so glad that there are a few people who experienced what I did today. It was insane and I groaned very loudly - I didn't wanna freak out the waiting room. My back involuntarily arched like I was John Rambo being electrocuted on that metal bed in Rambo III.
I had one done prior to a Rezum procedure. I have a Hank Hill narrow urethra and it was definitely a 8-9 on the pain scale. And I developed an infection afterwards. Needless to say that when I went for the Rezume, I was unable to stand the pain and had the Doctor stop. I'm no Sally when it comes to pain usually but this was more than I could bare.
My Heart bypass surgery wasn't as bad.
Wow.
Very mixed experiences on this video, which I knew it would be!
Aren’t I the lucky one. My pain level goes from zero to 100. As the scope goes past my prostate (straight scope, curved path), I typically want to rise up off the table and sink my fingernails into the ceiling (a la “ The Exorcist “). I have had dozens of these procedures (bladder cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow up) over the course of about 5 years. And the painful urination (passing razor blades) afterwards only lasts for about 2-3 days. Doctors seem to like to call this “some discomfort”, which translates to “I want to die”. Other than that, it’s a snap.
Thanks for laugh and warning
Same as getting catheterized. The numbing jelly works. Actually, it helps relax and dilate the urerhra.
Thank you Dr. Rena, I am not sure why my Urologist's office staff seem to have difficulty answering even the most simple questions patient's ask. Your explanation was helpful, and covered the basics most people are likely interested in knowing; not least the amount of pain involved. After having an in office uterine biopsy, I have a justifiable mistrust of medical staff who fail to be transparent. So, I really appreciate down to earth, straight forward approach.
I had one....then had the Urolift put in.....the Urolift was a breeze comparatively.
Yeah, it's fkn painful. They push that scope through your urethra into your bladder. If you're a dude it's got a long way to go. You will also piss fire for a few days.
😡I had 1 done years ago, 4 blood in the urine & kidney stones. My scope was not a "small diameter"..it was the thickness of a magic marker! I was sedated...but when I woke up IT WAS HORRIBLY PAINFUL! Most likely because they dislodged the stone & it passed. I was passing blood for 2 weeks. It was 1 of the most Painful Experiences I've Ever Had...& I've had ALOT of Pain in my Life!😭👎
If you have to get a cystoscopy, I highly recommend doing it under sedation. Pain is usually after with urinating. Take Tylenol for pain
The last one I had was extremely painful. I begged the doctor to stop to no avail. Demand to be put under.
I had a cystoscope about 3 weeks ago and I’ll be honest with you, I was so nervous that my Urologist gave me a nerve pill before the procedure. The pain was probably about a 4-5 out of 10. It wasn’t as bad as I had built it up in my mind to be, but it still hurt. Hope I never have to have another one
What nerve pill? And how long before pill took effect?
I have to have one sometime soon, as I am getting a kidney transplant sometime in the near future, and have some other issues with my prostate. I am absolutely freaking out - even the thought of putting something in my penis creeps me out. I think it is an unnecessary procedure in my case, and am still fighting not to have it done.
@thethecommander When he said "nerve pill", I figured he meant an opioid, not anxiety meds, lol. Anxiety meds will reduce stress, but it won't reduce pain.
@@Shield954 Xanax will diminish the patient's perception of pain.
I ate a Xanax bar and a ten mg oxycodone 90 mins before last procedure. I was completely baked and it was like trying to put out a forest fire with a squirt gun. Still 10/10.
Should have listened to these comments. If you can, go for general anesthesia I couldn't even complete the procedure because of the ridiculous amount of pain I felt.
I believe men are more PAINFUL THAN Women...... It's just Common sense 😳
Does it hurt: Yes
The long needle alone is enough to make you gasp. and the numbing cream did absolutely nothing to make the pain go away. they only put you to sleep ( general anesthesia) if you have a special needs ( Autism, Down syndrome,etc) . I really wish doctors will stop with that. you will fell a little pinch, discomfort crap, this hurts. 9 out of 10 pain level. i;m told it';s not as painful for females.
I’m a female and was told by the doctor and many others that it doesn’t hurt and just uncomfortable, it did hurt!!! A LOT!! It was more bearable once it was fully in, worst pain was it going on but it still hurt pretty bad! I think that people who says that it doesn’t hurt are woman who already had a baby, cause everyone who said it didn’t hurt to me were moms. It’s been 10 hours since I’ve had it, I’m still hurting especially when I pee! I’ve peed a few times and it hurts, not just a burning pain, pain pain and it was much thicker than I thought it’d be
umm babies dont widen your urethra 🙄🙄🙄
I’m a mom, and I just had a cystoscopy today and it hurt like hell!
I had 8/10 level of pain. The numbing gel which they used liberally seemed to not help at all. The size of the tube used actually tore the end of the urethra at the pens tip.
The numbing jel didn't work for me either. The procedure stopped in the middle as i could not tolerate the pain. They say that they will carry out this procedure with anesthesia for me.
Most horrible experience I’ve ever had. I could not help screaming when the scope made way through the prostate and it remained extremely painful until the scope was pulled out. When they filled my bladder with the solution, it felt as if your penis, urethra, prostate and bladder were all going to explode on top of the pain. I was trembling during the entire procedure and sweating. ( I did not sweat when I was hit by the kidney stone pain!!) The nurse said I paled during the procedure. I must have general anesthesia if I were to do a cystoscopy again.
My experience was the same. Agony. I was writhing in pain on the table and said a lot of bad words. I never want to go through that again.
Thanks for sharing. My experience was like yours. Terrible and I feel like I crossed over to another realm or something. Then after I found out that some folks have general anesthesia. I will do that if I ever do this again.
@@jonbernbach8704 sorry to hear your experience was bad too. I asked the doc later if they can use twilight sedation and they said no. Only general anesthesia which I am sure the insurance will deny. May none of us have to endure this tortuous procedure again.
@@jonbernbach8704 I was “lucky” enough to do the cystoscopy again. Much better experience with general anaesthesia. You will need to stay in the hospital for a day and it’s more expensive but it is worth it!!
I just had one and it’s not comfortable AT ALL!!! stings like a son of a Gun!!! glad it’s over.
Sorry but these doctors never had a cystoscopy done to themselves and they do not know how painful that procedure is. With all the so-called numbing gel that don't work I'm begging you doctors please get one for yourself to see what your patients go through.
Hate that she uses the words "slight discomfort". Mine was definitely 15 out of 10 on the pain scale !!!! Wife was in the room with me and I about broke her fingers when they had that damn thing in me. I just wanted it OUT !!!! some of the worst pain I've ever experienced. Swore I'd never go through that again and caused me to never go back to that Dr. Unfortunately I have to have one done again in 4 days and I am freaking out about it because I KNOW how painful it is. That's why I get pissed of hearing them call it "discomfort". Total BULLSHIT!!! Everyone is different but don't let them fool you, it's NOT painless for everyone. Discomfort my ass !!!
I've had a cystoscopy done when I was 22 and although I've undergone various endoscopies, including colonoscopy and two gastroscopies while I was completely awake and without any sedation, I have to say that this one was by far the most painful. Turned out I had a significant urethral narrowing for which I had to go through a urethrectomy while awake with topical anesthesia which I also felt and all I gotta say is that I normally had to go back for an evaluation and I have been putting that off for years now. I think my narrowing has come back now but I am not willing at all to go back for another cystoscopy. My doctor said it hurts much more with male patients but any doctor who tells you that it won't hurt, they are plain bullshiting you.😬💯
"My doctor said it hurts much more with male " ... I had a cystoscopy a few weeks ago in preparation for Urolift next week. Please, do not let ANYONE tell you that a cystoscopy is a "little uncomfortable." The pain was so intense that I almost fainted; I had to lie on my back on the cold floor with my feet elevated afterwards to prevent myself from passing out. It felt as though some little gremlin was inside of me with a dagger, stabbing me from the inside. The reason that no urologist will tell you this in advance is because if they did, you either (a) would not get the procedure done, with possible risks to your health, or (b) you would ask to be put under general anesthesia. Option B would make a cystoscopy an utterly impossible and incredibly expensive task and it would cease to be a diagnostic tool. I will be going under general anesthesia for my Urolift.
Pls hindi me bataye koi cystoscopy jyda hota kya Pls bataye koi
It shouldn't hurt if they sedate you, which is what they're supposed to do.
@@Shield954 Probably not in every country. I had one in Switzerland recently and I was not sedated at all. I only received the numbing gel before the procedure
@@Shield954 They do most of these routinely in the clinical exam rooms; when "sedation" is used, the procedure is done in the operating room (since an anesthesiologist is required) such as for TURBT, Lithotripsy, kidney stents, etc.
Hahahahahahahahaha!!!! 2-3 out of 10??!! I've had it twice, once in my 30's and once this past summer at age 55. It's the most intense and uncomfortable pain I've ever felt in my life. Easily 10 out of 10 on the pain scale. The fact that you piss blood for a week afterwards should tell you all you need to know about how "not" painful the procedure is.
I’ve had a cystoscopy… screw the numbing gel… my urologist gave me a shot of Novocain into my urethra and it burned for a second or two. Didn’t hurt after that at all but I could feel the rings in the scope passing through. Biggest thing I remember afterwards was having to wait around to finish peeing a certain amount.
I had two cystoscopies and both were 12 out of 10 on the pain scale. I did have BPH at the time but it was horrific.
I agree. Very painful.
Why aren't the doctors sedating the patients?? Tf.
That is damn true i did it and it was like my penis went thro the bottom of the hell it was like my lower abdomin was burning like hell
I have BPH too and this procedure was horrific. Writhing in pain. Plus a few F words. Fortunately it is pretty fast.
Let's just say that this was the most painful experience of my life. Numbing gel? Inserting that was beyond belief painful. And afterward let's not say "a burning or stinging sensation" when peeing, lets just way screaming out loud painful. So either the procedure is being downplayed or the DR that did mine really did something wrong.
Putting the anaesthetic in the urethra beforehand (3/10) was more uncomfortable than the cystoscopy itself (2/10). Loved watching the visuals on the screen. Worst part was urination for 2-3 days after the procedure (4/10); burning sensation.
I'd rather die than be tortured like that. I don't wanna live that long.
If you get totally blocked with a stone believe me, you will be BEGGING them to do something!
This sounds scary and very uncomfortable. It seems almost medieval.....
i have had 5 and if they are done properly (using gel anesthesia and going in slowly) they shouldn't be painful BUT a lot of docs are just plain lazy and don't do them right
i bet she does them right and they probably don't hurt, on the other hand urologists are just kind of weird so you never know
Yes, a cystoscopy is painful. Insist that the procedure be done under sedation, just as you might do for some dental procedures. If your urologist refuses, then visit a different urological practice.
I hope I never have to have this again I was awake the most horrible experience I’ve had and painful
🥺I think my urologist will do this on me, I’m nervous and scared
I’ve might 😭 cry to find out why I pee a lot.
Is this produce common❔
I am not comfortable with objects being inserted into my penis isn’t for the best❔ 6:16
If a doctor tells you this won’t hurt then they are a liar, speaking from experience
I AGREE VERY MUCH DUDE
Or like Pink Floyd said “you might feel a little pinch”
Male here…two cystoscopies…first one I was awake even tho I “wasn’t supposed to feel anything” but it was very painful. Also, afterwards was the worst part because I was pissing razor blades for a week…maybe I got a UTI or something because doctor said “shouldn’t hurt that long”
Second cystoscopy I said I wanted to be asleep so they did…so didn’t hurt until I had to piss and same thing, hurt for a week.
I have my third cystoscopy tomorrow and I told them I wouldn’t do it unless I was asleep…so it is an option! Don’t let anyone tell you “everyone does it awake” because ain’t no shame when someone sticks a camera in your pee hole.
Also, I’ve had two colonoscopies by the VA both times I was supposed to not feel anything and I was awake the whole time and it was painful (VA is cheap I guess with pain meds)…but the cystoscopy hurt worse.
Maybe I just have abnormal male meat stick. Anyways…cheers to all of you getting cameras shoved up your skin flute 🪈! Wish me luck 🎉
Where did they do the custom with sedation (asleep) please. Don’t want the pain..thanks very much!!
What is the name of doc you saw who did the cystoscope with sedation please???thanks very much
@@jeffreysteinberger1584 Dr Michael Toulan at Texoma Urology in Texas
Extremely uncomfortable and painful, even days later. My doctor had to keep telling me to breath.
Nearly all of the comments in here invalidate this ladies claims. 5% of patients feel pain? Her math either sucks or she is lying out her teeth. Typical doctor lying about the pain because she wants to do things the fast and painful way so she can see more patients in the day and bankroll the insurance companies. Sad.
I've had this procedure, it's uncomfortable and is about a 5 on the pain scale. Urinating after is extremely painful. It's like pissing razor blades. Good luck!!!
Of corse a doctor would tell you that the pain is low. So Doctor please read these comments. You need to have one done to find out how much pain is involved. That’s why I hate doctors!
Just had this procedure yesterday. Incredible jolt of level 6-8 pain for about 3-5 seconds when they fill up your urethra with lidocaine gel to (ironically) prevent pain as they insert the scope. Several seconds after inserting the lidocaine they inserted the scope itself, which was pretty painless; only about a level 1, obviously because of the lidocaine. Another jolt of level 6-8 pain (very similar in quality to earlier) for 2-3 seconds when they go through the prostate. Once the scope is in the bladder pain level returns to about 1. Mostly it's the idea of the whole thing that is so disturbing - one wrong move and yikes! Despite there being next to no pain as they looked around, I was still sweating bullets and feeling a little nauseous. When it was finally time to remove the scope there was some pain, maybe level 3-4, but only for a split second because they remove the scope a lot faster than they insert it. If you must have this procedure, my advice is to NOT look at the scope before and certainly not during the procedure. You don't want to see the girth of this thing, trust me. But don't blow off getting the procedure either, as it's very informative and could save your life.
This was exactly my experience. I would also add the pain when urinating after you get home is pretty significant as well. I could urinate, but had to psyche myself up, and bite down on something.
Moral of the story. GET PUT UNDER bc it’s just not worth the risk of being one of the 10/10 pain patients! I’ll never forget the colonoscopy I had and never will I trust when docs say “mild discomfort” I am having issues with blood in my urine so I’m gunna have to get one of these done.. I will not get it unless they put me under. PERIOD.
Bologna I had it done nurse's told me it wouldn't hurt. I was given an aprazolam. It was terrible next time I'm going to the hospital to get it done. They can put me to sleep next time.
I just had mine today to investigate why I am having painful urination, I am 39.
The insertion wasn't bad but when it went past the sphincter, wow it was toe curling but only lasts 3 seconds, then when in the bladder it is fine.
My real pain is 2 hrs after, every time I pee it is EXCRUCIATING. I am even afraid to drink water because it hurts to pee.
My pain was a 10!!!! While the scope was in the bladder. They kept telling me to breathe deeply. Breathing deeply does not work!!! I almost jumped off the table.
Worst procedure ever.
Sorry but complete bullshit. Ive had 4 and pain was 10/10 eaaily. I apologized to the nurse for my swearing during the procedure and she said almost every guy feels the pain like I did. My cousin works for a urologist and says almost everyone finds it crazy painful. And finally, whenever a dr warns me that something might cause me a little pain, I say " I had a cystoscopy. I can handle it.". And they all shake their heads and pray they don't have to get one.
Its super painful, everyone knows it. Drs need to quit lying to us, and you guys who ssy the pain is minimal, how much are they oaying you to say that, ir is the Dr writing the comments here?
Why do you get a cystoscopy Doctor then tell us how much it hurts . But that is one of the procedure I will never have doctor until monkeys fly
This would probably be the same procedure basically i would say when the urologist goes in to do a stent removal, same thing I would think because it has a camera and he’s looking on a monitor screen. Now all I have to say is I had this done and it was the worst pain I have ever endured in my entire life, I will never ever let them do that again without just putting me in the hospital and knocking me out!! And you see that numbing jelly that you are talking about well that’s BS because it doesn’t work Lol and they told me it would only take about one minute at the most, all lies every thing they told me, the pain the numbing jelly and the time limit!! Dr. Rena I just want you to know that I’m not pointing any of this towards you my friend, I’m just giving my opinion to others for what it’s worth, thanks
Regional anesthesia you can still be awake and not feel a thing from the waist down.
Well then that’s what I wish they would have done because I can honestly tell you that so called numbing jelly is a joke!! 😂
@@bronsonleach3573 who did your anesthesia and, cystoscope
Bullshit. 10/10. I’d rather have my face tatted 1000 times
Mine was horrible. First, no meds offered and I said I was a nervous wreck and no numbing. The doctor couldn’t find where to put it after 7 attempts then said maybe I had scar tissue. Out comes the large metal instrument to push, pull, scrap…unbelievable pain. The camera itself was no big deal after that. It was the metal tool that almost killed me!
You did it with no meds offered, that is insane! 😲😲😬, you shoud of complained!
Oh my god Miss that's a lie that pain was a 7 on the Richter scale
A good follow up video would be about what to expect during catheterization and about how it’s done during and after surgeries and why
Cystoscopy by a very experienced/ talented doc is painless. Otherwise it can be awful.
I love your videos but in this case I had pain 8 out of ten. I will never have this again unless they put me out in some fashion! The place that did the procedure had my junk out in the open for all to see and they even had men and women parading thru the room. This was very humiliating! I know what you are going to say that if you seen one you seen them all but I do not agree with this thought process. So if you need to have this done please have them explain step by step and tell them that you wish for no one to be coming into the room.
I just JUST did it, and it was no painful at all .
Females don't have prostates...
Thanks for the video! I don't remember a great deal of pain. The main thing that I remember is that my bladder felt full even after I'd emptied it after the procedure.
I've had this done at least 4 times in the past. Each time the pain was serious to extreme. I just don't understand why these doctors claim this is a minimally invasive process. The numbing doesn't do much to reduce the pain. The pain begins at the point of entry, not at the point of entering the bladder. The first time I had this done, my first thoughts as the scope was being jammed through my urethra was an older man once telling me about this procedure. After a few times, he said to me with tears in his eyes, that if he ever had to do it again, he would rather die. After 4 times, I now understand, and I might just feel the same way. I just don't think such devices are made to go through a man's penis.
Great video, and much appreciated. I've got a cystoscopy scheduled for a few days from now and as you can imagine I'm a bit nervous. This has eased my anxiety about it. I'll follow up after the procedure for an assessment of the discomfort. ***UPDATE*** Had my cystoscopy today. I've experienced some high levels of pain in the past, so I knew it would be okay, but I was certainly nervous going into it. For me it was a non-event. There was no pain at all and just a bit of mild discomfort. When the numbing gel was inserted, I'm not sure how it was done, but it felt as though it was forced into the urethra through a syringe. That felt a bit weird, but not painful. Dr came in 10 minutes later. I chose not to look at the camera beforehand as I did not want to unnecessarily increase my anxiety. Of course I felt the camera being inserted but there was not any pain involved at all. Just an unusual sensation that was mildly uncomfortable. I think it was more mentally uncomfortable than anything physical. Before I knew it he was in the bladder and looking around. Very slight pressure, still no pain. As for the removal of the camera, I did not feel it at all. The actual procedure was over very quickly. The Dr. explained there might be a bit of blood in my urine afterwards, which made me apprehensive to urinate. So far that has not been the case, though there is just a slight discomfort like a mild burning sensation.
Hi. I had a cystoscopy in July. How long does it really take to fully recover. I don't feel like I fully recovered.
I sometimes feel like my urethra has like a burning sensation. I also don't feel like a ejaculate the same (sorry tmi). Look forward to ur response. Thanks, .
I'm a male and had the procedure when I was about 58. It was about a 10/10 and that includes taking a Valium and hour before hand. If I need one again, I want to be knocked out for about 3 days before and afterwards. That's how bad it hurt. I was told by a nurse friend that the pain is increased if you don't relax because of the sphincter muscle. Screw that. I can't relax when it looks like they're using a drill to shoot something up my penis. Medieval.
P. S. The young guy who had it performed in front of some chicks had guts.
I feel you. Yes it hurts. Hellish.
YES!!’!!!! HURST LIKE HELL.
The guy used KY, no Lidocane, on me because I didn't want to do a general anesthetic! And was unnecessary rough IMO!
Pure torture, based upon your description and many comments. I would never permit it as with many medical procedures the treatment is worse than the symptoms
Is it. What other choice do we have?
I'm having a cystoscopy done tomorrow for BPH
How was it? It was rigid or flexible scope?
@@zadekterkyblitky4509 flexible cystoscopy piece of cake no pain at all