Stress! Feeling like a pressure cooker

[allstressedoutandnowheretogo]

Name changed but regular poster.

I'm 31. My gynaecology history reads like a 10 year horror story. You name it. I've had it or been investigated for it. That being said I've always managed to be pretty upbeat. Put my medical hat on and get on with things.

For the last 12 months my periods have gotten longer and heavier. Not to mention excruciatingly painful.

This current one is on week 9! The bleeding is as bad as day 1 and I am in constant pain. I can't sleep. I can't relax. I'm beside myself with exhaustion and pain.

I FINALLY got referred for a scan which I had in Monday. My ovaries are adhered to my uterus. The report recommended laparoscopy. My GP won't refer me without gynaecology advice. Even if they do refer me the waiting list is 30 weeks (I work for the Trust).

I can't do this for another 6+ months. I can't afford to go private.

I'm utterly miserable and I feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode 😞 My poor family must be equally at the end of their tether with me. I'm snappy. I'm short. I'm no fun at the moment. My DP tries his best to take my mind off things but he's at a complete loss at times how to help me. He's worried about me having and not having a procedure in equal measure.

We are due to get married in April next year. I really want so sort of resolution before then. I want to enjoy planning it. I find no joy in anything at the moment. I just go through the motions because I'm better when moving about than sat down. My bloods say I'm not anaemic (miracle!) but I'm utterly exhausted.

I don't really know why I'm posting. I think I just need to vent 😞

Gosh you poor thing OP, this sounds dreadful for you! Week 9!?! Blimey. I feel like surely there must be something they can do to give you some relief. Can you period be delayed with medication? Any type of pill which might stop them for a bit? I imagine this has already been thought of but didn’t want to read and run.

Look at DIM supplement and cut out all dairy.
DIM wad life changing fir me.

Oh OP. No real advice, but so sorry for your situation.
Not quite I followed where you're at in the process of referrals but could you divert some of the wedding funds to a private gynae consultation?

I feel for you. The only way I could get anyone to listen/investigate/solve was by going private. Borrowed the money from my parents and laid back over time.

Private consultation was 2 weeks later, so caring and positive, she thought it might be deeper endometrial 'nodes' but an exploratory lap op revealed adhesions (from previous ectopic lap and CS) that had stuck my tube to my ovary to my bowel.... who knew! They can't see this from scans or even the MRI I had.

Was worth it.

Even if you just go for the consult and get referred back into The NHS - if you're in this much pain it may be quicker then 30 weeks.

See a second GP if yours is not advocating for you.

Acupuncture or reflexology can ease symptoms a little while you're waiting.

Look after yourself.

Thank you all! I'm an hormonal wreck to boot so your kind words have really touched me!

With regards to going private, it's a DIY wedding so not a lot to be taken from the fund unfortunately. I could borrow the money at a push. It's definitely a consideration.

I've tried every tablet they've given me. It's worse the more hormones I take.

I just need to find a way of coping