I have my routine cystoscopy on 10/31/06. I have had one every three months for the last three years. All without painkillers.
The pain, for me, is very slight. Little to pay to ensure what is happening in the bladder.
I was diagnosed with bladder cancer, carcinoma in situ, and have been in remission for almost three years following treatment.
The discomfort for a few minutes is worth the knowledge gained.
Hope you get a good report!!
Chuck