Pain From Urethral Dilation?

[smcclafferty]

I had my cysto/hydro/biopsy done 7 weeks ago, and am still feeling worse ever since having it. It seems that my urethra feels swollen and irritated as well, and I know that they dilated my urethra from looking at my operative report. They dilated it only because they couldn't get the first cystoscope in, which was 22 French (I don't know anything about this, I am just going by what it says on the report). It was dilated to 26 French. Has anyone had the urethral dilation and gotten WORSE after it, and if so, how long does it take for it to go back to what it was before you had the procedure done? Thank you.

[topcop229]

Ouch!! I don't know much about your procedure, just sorry that you are having so much trouble post-procedure. Hope you are feeling better soon!

[smcclafferty]

Thank you...yes, it was my biopsy/cystoscopy/hydrodistention that I was getting to see if I had IC. They only had to do the URETHRAL DILATION because the cystoscope couldn't fit in properly. Thank you.

[ICNDonna]

When I had dilations done, they were done gradually in the doctor's office over several weeks. I would think you should be feeling better by now. Have you called your doctor? If not, I suggest you do so.

Sending warm well wishes,
Donna

[smcclafferty]

I go to see him Tuesday. I'm just afraid he's going to say that the cysto/hydro/biopsy didn't cause this, but I've never had it before.