the wait before surgery

[Tinks19]

hi there

I’ve had 4 laparoscopies (1 for an ectopic pregnancy the rest for endo) im currently waiting for availability for another and looking at going private as the NHS waitlist where I am is so long!

i am currently in the middle of a incredibly bad flare up that has been happening for nearly a month. My GP isn’t really listening as I’m marked as waiting surgery, they won’t prescribe painkillers and keep telling me to buy over the counter ones or go and have the coil fitted.

I’ve been tempted many times to just go to A&E at my local hospital but worry this is a waste of their time.

Does anyone have any advice?

[RueBlu3]

Aw that sounds so rough, I'm very sorry! If you feel you need to go to A+E then go because you're never a waste of time. Your pain is so valid. But I've also had my fair share of bad hospital experiences so it's up to you whether you're coping yourself or would like some support from the hospital.

I found in the past that my hospital visits actually seemed to boost me forward on the list a bit because the doctors could see how the pain was affecting me. Hope you're okay and you don't have to wait too long to get your op x

[Endolemon]

Hello!

Speak to another GP and say that the level of pain unbearable and you NEED painkillers. Also you can ask for a referral to a pain clinic.

I would call A&E with you flare up, they can give you strong pain killers and it will be on your medical record. 💛