How long :/

[Peyten]

Hi everyone hope your all doing well, so 6 weeks ago my doctors finally referred me to gynaecology, just wondered how long I would have to wait for my appointment letter to come thought I’m struggle so bad with the pain I think the wait we all have to wait is stupid

Also anyone have any good tips to deal with the pains I’ve tired almost everything and Doctors won’t give me anything other then co codamol thanks xx

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Hi Peyten

It varies as to where you live and your GP.I live in Hampshire in UK . The hospitals that treatment me are in Surrey.

For me I was referred for a ultrasound scan and had blood tests first. The GP did blood test. The ultrasound appointment took a week to come through. The ultrasound scan found a 6cm cyst. They advised my GP to contact a gynaecologist. This appointment I got a few weeks later. So about a month in all from when I saw my GP.

If you want to try natural pain relief. My profile has some posts that may help.

A castor oil pack treatment is also worth doing when you are not on your period. No recommend if you are pregnant though.

I hope you find some way to help ease the pain soon.

Best wishes Z xx

[lol2806]

Hi - Depends where you are - I was referred to Gynaecology at Christmas and when I rang the hospital last week they said there is a 40 week wait in our area for the initial appointment at the moment so I may not get seen until October/November. Pain relief - I’m prescribed strongest co-codamol which I only use when pain is at its worst but take Amitriptyline everyday which has been a lifesaver for pain and sleep. If you can take Ibuprofen, your GP could give you a stronger form of it (either Naproxen or Diclofenac) on prescription and my TENs machine (got from Lloyds Pharmacy about £20) is amazing. Take care. Xxx

[Peyten in reply to lol2806]

Thankyou so much xx