On Friday I was diagnosed with MMC @ 12weeks, baby measured 8-9weeks. Devastating, this is my third loss. I chose expectant management without really understanding what it would entail as the doctor said it would be like a heavy period. I went home and had excruciating mind-bending contractions which stopped when I self medicated with diazepam. I've been prescribed naproxen and codeine but have chosen to continue self-medicating with diazepam as it seems to totally stop the contractions whereas codeine just makes them less painful. I am only bleeding light-medium and quite watery blood, not thick.
I now really want an ERPC which I have had before, but the EPU is closed over the weekend. I'm going to call first thing tomorrow and beg for surgical management. But I'm worried they will not offer it because of covid-19 having cancelled elective surgeries.
Has anyone else been offered surgical management as emergency/urgent surgery rather than elective surgery? I know different trusts will be different (I'm at the Whittington London). I am hoping if I let them know I've been in so much pain and am self medicating with illegal diazepam they might consider it urgent. I don't know whether the fact I'm not bleeding heavily will count for or against my request? Does anyone have an opinion about that?
Any experiences or opinions gratefully received. And my heart goes out to you if you have been in this position. xx
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Covid-19 cancelled elective surgery - has anyone been allowed an ERPC (D&C)?
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Doughnut100 · 26/04/2020 17:39
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