Horrific pain

[Cardiff87]

Hi all, I haven't posted in a while but feel a bit lost. The past week the pain has been horrific, to the point I ended up in a&e last weekend. The pain is the worst its been at the moment and I genuinely don't know what to do. No pain meds are helping and currently awaiting a hysterectomy. I know people are worse off and that's what's putting me off going back and forth to the gp. I've been awake all night and have work at 8am, so I am dreading tomorrow already. I feel like such a burden to my husband, family and friends and it's so unfair to them all. I just feel like going away and not coming back.

[Arty09]

Hi Cardiff87. Just wanted to say you’re not alone and you’re are not a burden. I totally understand how difficult it can be when no-one fully understands how much pain you are in and you feel like you can’t keep asking for help all the time. I think if we were dealing with another illness that had more awareness etc it would be more manageable. If I was you I would call gp, they need to get a better pain management plan in place and there are lots of options available. I’d also say don’t feel guilty about taking time off work when you need it. I have always struggled with this as felt no-one could understand and they would just think I was a complainer/skiver but don’t forget you are stronger than you think! We walk around in pain that would floor most people if it suddenly hit them. You are dealing with a condition that is debilitating and work should be understanding, they are obliged to be. One of the best things I did was have a frank and honest chat with my managers about what I was dealing with. Before I just suffered in silence. I hope this helps a bit, you’re not alone and you deserve to take time for yourself to rest when you are struggling. Take care xx