Is it normal to have GI distress after BCG?

Hi CarlaG, it's very common for those of us receiving BCG to experience post treatment symptoms. Each person will react different, but the symptoms you have described can happen has a result of your BCG. I've experienced similar symptoms, which can last up to 3 days. However if you are still experiencing these symptoms leading up to your next BCG appointment I would let your medical team know. They may be able to prescribe medication to prevent this. I wish you well with the remainder of your treatment and please keep us updated on how things are going for you. - Noel, (BladderCancer.net Team Member)

Thank you Noel. I did email my urologist who said these side effects aren’t known for BCG and to consult a My PCP doc for a GI consult and to keep taking Trospium CL ER, which is the bladder anti-spasmodic. I talked to my regular internal medicine doc who pointed out Trospium and similar drugs can cause GI issues but I don’t think that is the issue as I have been on Trospium for months and no GI issues. He also suggested probiotics which I already take.
So I’m thinking I will just address the GI issues with OTC treatments, herbal or homeopathic treatments etc.
If they persist after I’m done with BCG, I will see a gastroenterologist. Thanks again for your reply. It’s always good to hear from fellow patients because doctors don’t know everything!

I'm doing BCG treatments also and experience these same symptoms. My urologist and the information they give me says these things could be a side effect of the bcg.

I experienced all your symptoms. Could only do 7
treatments.
My bcg side effects have returned after 2 years.
I am on my 5th day of feeling horrible.
Good luck to you.