Just gotta get this out... So, Thanks in advance for any and all advice and support.
I see my Uro tomorrow for the office cysto. The nurse gave me "instructions" for the procedure, but there is a typo on it under How long will it take?... "The actual procedure approximately one minute after the nurse prepped you." and that's all it says... so, how long does the procedure usually take?
After the cysto, I get to have a consultation with my doctor. I should get the results of all of the tests I have taken... Kidney Ultrasound (Ordered by my PCP), cytology, NM22, Urodynamics and cysto. sheesh! My Uro hasn't mentioned any possible diagnosis. My PCP mentioned IC to me and sent me to a Uro based on my symptoms and chronic hematuria. Assuming I don't have cancer
, If he doesn't mention IC, should I bring it up as a possibility? Should I ask for the Potassium Sensitivity Test? I certainly don't want to ask for a hydro/cysto. What about biopsy, Can they do a biopsy during an office/cysto OUCH or does it need to be done during hydro/cysto under anesthesia?
Oh yeah, I can have a family member present during the consultation... Is it helpful to have someone there with me? I don't really have anyone to ask. My bf knows that I'm having testing done, and that I have "bladder issues". He knows about the blood in my urine, and he thinks that's normal. huh? I don't tell him when I'm in pain. Well, a couple of times, I just said, "My tummy hurts, I'll Live". Thank God, my pain is usually moderate and doesn't last long.
Sorry about the rambling... I'm just nervous. I heard alot of you say that the worst part is before diagnosis... I sooooooo agree!! The closer I get to that appt, the harder it is to concentrate on work, etc.
I see my Uro tomorrow for the office cysto. The nurse gave me "instructions" for the procedure, but there is a typo on it under How long will it take?... "The actual procedure approximately one minute after the nurse prepped you." and that's all it says... so, how long does the procedure usually take?
After the cysto, I get to have a consultation with my doctor. I should get the results of all of the tests I have taken... Kidney Ultrasound (Ordered by my PCP), cytology, NM22, Urodynamics and cysto. sheesh! My Uro hasn't mentioned any possible diagnosis. My PCP mentioned IC to me and sent me to a Uro based on my symptoms and chronic hematuria. Assuming I don't have cancer

Oh yeah, I can have a family member present during the consultation... Is it helpful to have someone there with me? I don't really have anyone to ask. My bf knows that I'm having testing done, and that I have "bladder issues". He knows about the blood in my urine, and he thinks that's normal. huh? I don't tell him when I'm in pain. Well, a couple of times, I just said, "My tummy hurts, I'll Live". Thank God, my pain is usually moderate and doesn't last long.

Sorry about the rambling... I'm just nervous. I heard alot of you say that the worst part is before diagnosis... I sooooooo agree!! The closer I get to that appt, the harder it is to concentrate on work, etc.
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