So much better!

[Lofty1589]

Some of you may remember my post from nearly a month ago about how utterly shit my first gynae appointment went. This appointment went the complete opposite!

The new consultant listened to my concerns and took them to heart. She didn’t doubt me when I said I’m in such horrible pain unlike the previous consultant. Not to mention she actually read my list of my symptoms!

Best news? I’ve been booked in to have a laparoscopy! I said I wanted it before but was denied and the consultant made excuses. This time I said I wanted it and made that clear - for once I was firm - and the consultant told me of everything they’d need to do (mainly because I’ve never been sexually active) and said she would book it in! No excuses, no bullshitting around.

I’n honestly so happy with how the appointment went. Hopefully I won’t be waiting too long and I can start getting sorted out. Honestly, we need more doctors like the one I just saw in the world. There is a reason why endometriosis takes an average of 7.5 years to diagnose - that’s for sure!

[Nicreid87]

Hi there could u help me I have been to go and they suspect Endometriosis can you help with the symptoms you have been experiencing please.

[Lofty1589 in reply to Nicreid87]

Hi! I’ve been experiencing a lot of different symptoms: pain in lower stomach, thighs, back, painful bowel movements, heavy and extremely painful periods - before going on the pill, I could never predict when they would happen. Endo can affect everyone differently, but those are my main symptoms. I can experience other symptoms like lightheadedness thanks to the pain as well

[Nicreid87 in reply to Lofty1589]

I have a constant full ache in stomach which changes to sharp stubby pains and cramping and my back is throbbing pain in hips and thighs, feel sick and lightheaded I’m been referred to gyno but want to push them for lapscopy as have read it’s only way to detect it.

[Nicreid87 in reply to Nicreid87]

I to have heavy periods which have just recently stoped due to getting depo injection but still have the other symptoms it’s very frustrating as feel like it’s all in my head and need someone to help to get me a diagnosis.

[Lofty1589 in reply to Nicreid87]

Endo is very difficult to come to terms with because it is invisible to anyone who looks at you. Having a lap is the only sure way yes so definitely push for that - I learnt that I have to push for things to be done. I can be difficult to explain exactly how you feel so i have found that writing a list with all your details/concerns/symptoms is very helpful

[Nicreid87 in reply to Lofty1589]

Thank u so much for your advice I am going bk to gp tomorrow again to push on my gyno appointment.

[lisaevans2912]

Not sure why being sexually active has anything to do with it, glad your getting somewhere -alot faster than most i might add!!!

[Lofty1589 in reply to lisaevans2912]

To be perfectly honest, nor am I! I’m glad I am getting somewhere. I think it is partly because I am being a lot firmer than I was before

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Glad that your appointment went well and you met such a kind, professional doc.

Wishing you all the best in your coming lap. xx

[Lofty1589 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much! 💖

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