Teary and frustrated

[lovemylabs]

This is only my second post but I am finding this forum a great source of comfort and support for great information while Im awaiting diagnosis.

I saw my gaeny yesterday and left in tears of frustration. I went armed with an extensive list of symptoms and history and after waiting 45 mins past my appointment time I left feeling that I had been fobbed off.

My consultant was running late on consultations and was trying to squeeze everyone in before he went off on annual leave. I felt that I was not given enough time to discuss my symptoms, history and concerns and barely got through any of them. Whilst I have been put on the waiting list for a Hystoscopy and Laparoscopy, the only thing he did offer was the Mirena Coil. I was hoping for more effective pain medication to help me in the mean time but he said that this is best managed by my GP.

I have been researching the Mirena Coil and speaking to people that I know personally and most people seem to advise against it. I am not really in a position to pay for private medical treatment but am starting to wonder if I should try to get the money to do this as Im already having to go for a Stage 1 sickness interview with work after having to take a month off since March.

What are your thoughts on the Mirena Coil and paying privately for diagnosis and treatment?

Thanks.x

[lovemylabs]

Thank you , I will do that although I do not officially have an Endo diagnosis atm so would this make a difference in me getting referred to an Endo specialist?x

[lovemylabs]

Thank you so much for the advice. I read your article which is really helpful and informative and have identified a specialist in Cardiff, South Wales, which is about half an hour away from me. I will speak to my GP next week about being referred there. Before reading your article I had no idea that you were able to choose where you were referred so this has been extremely educational for me and will hopefully guarantee me the best chance of proper diagnosis. x