The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

Kidney removal for RCC and now burning when urinate

MFoster
MFoster CSN Member Posts: 17
in Kidney Cancer #1

Has anyone experienced extreme burning and painful urination after kidney removal? I had kidney removed 7/21/17 for RCC and four weeks after surgery I started having a lot of pelvic pain and painful urination. Since then I was treated for kidney and bladder infection but urine cultures have been clear. I had a CT without contrast and it showed nothing. I had a cystoscopy which was clear other than my urethra had to be stretched. Please help!  

Like Care

Comments

  • stub1969
    stub1969 CSN Member Posts: 997 Member
    #2
    Only pain

    I had in that area was when they took out the catheter.  Did the doctor say if the stretching of the urethra has something to do with the pain?  Only other idea I have is the concentration of your urine.  Are you drinking a lot of water?  Hoping for the best for you.

    Stub

    Like Care
  • hardo718
    hardo718 CSN Member Posts: 853 Member
    #3
    Gosh

    Sometimes the urinary tract takes time to calm down after a severe infection.  Are you still being treated for infection?  The antibiotics can be pretty rough and may take a while for the spasm's to calm down.  Pushing fluids?

    Other than that, I'd advise consulting with your urologist again.

    Best wishes,

    Donna~

    Like Care
  • MFoster
    MFoster CSN Member Posts: 17
    edited September 2017 #4
    Two days post cystoscopy and

    Two days post cystoscopy and stretching of urethra and pain is finally gone. No more peeing 28 times a day or burning. Whoohoo 

    Like Care
  • Steve.Adam
    Steve.Adam CSN Member Posts: 463 Member
    edited September 2017 #5
    Yes, I had that

    Sorry, I didn't see that you'd had a cystoscopy.

    I had a pyeloscopy and that was unpleasant. I was dripping blood after the scope was withdrawn. For the next few days I had burning pain during urination.

    Can't they make a smaller camera?

    The nephrectomy itself caused no such problem though my testicles and pubic bone were tender for a week or two.

    Steve.

     

    Like Care

Discussion Boards