BCG & Covid-19 Vaccine
I see some of the discussion on BCG side effects are almost 2 years old. I am starting my first BCG treatment tomorrow. Not sure what to expect. Keeping my fingers crossed. I have 6 weeks of BCG treatment on a weekly basis. I did consult my Urologist multiple times about taking Covid-19 vaccine shots - he gave me green light to get it. I took my first (Moderna) shot in mid Jan. My second (booster) shot will be on 2/9, just a day after my second BCG treatment.
I am reading, with BCG one could get fever / flu like symptom for a day or two. Interestingly the same is expected for Covid second shot (although none of that with first shot). Doe anyone have insight into what to expect.
I certainly will be talking to my Urologist in detail about this tomorrow during my first BCG treatment.
Thank you for the link. As one would expect, it looks like side effect do vary from person to person. Good thing I am getting it done Monday, I have entire week to recover and contact doctors if needed 😀
Hi...joining in on discussion late, but I'm really interested in how it's going for mettur. I finished my 6th BCG dose two weeks ago. I have not had my Covid shot yet, but am concerned about it. My urologist also gave me the green-light to get it. How are you feeling after your initial BCG therapy?
Well completed by first BCG session yesterday (just 24 hours ago) - no side effect so far - hope it stays that way 😀
The way its going (without any side effects), it looks like I will keep my Covid second dose appointment. I talked to my Urologists about it, they said keep the appointment. If the side effects are severe, call them.
, I am not sure how much of a side effect you have from BCG. If you are already done with your BCG, and debating about your Covid shot, I would say you may want to get the shot (do consult your physician). In my experience, the first shot (Moderna) has little to no side effect for me and most people. Only the second shot (which is 4 weeks after first), is the one has side effect for most people - weakness, slight fever etc. Good luck
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Glad that number one went well. Mine experience was similar. I had my 6th dose two weeks ago. For me, the side effects got worse as the treatments progressed. By 4, 5 and 6, I was down for a couple of days with pretty intense bladder pain and fatigue. I am still experiencing bladder pain daily. Not fun. Certain foods and beverages (coffee, spicy, etc.) seem to make it worse. From what I have been reading on several forums, it's a little different for everyone. I hope that it is easier for you.My urologist called today to set up my next out patient appointment. He will scope me and take some biopsies. All I can do now is to wait and stay healthy.
Btw...I do plan to get a vaccine shot when my tier is approved (I'm 63). Good luck with everything.
Finished my 6th BCG treatment in December, waited 6 weeks, then scope and biopsy. Biopsy showed carcinoma in situ. Getting ready to start maintenance monthly BCG installations for 3 months, then scope and biopsy. Also, just found out there’s a short supply of BCG so waiting to find out when maintenance treatment will start. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Wow...short supply of BCG?! Fingers crossed and sending good thoughts to you.
How are you feeling? Do you notice that certain foods effect your bladder?
I haven’t noticed any discomfort from eating certain foods although I don’t eat spicy foods but I do drink coffee.
