Hi everyone,
A couple of years ago, after very heavy and painful periods, I was scanned and the doctor found over 20 small fibroids in my uterus. They were not causing any problems, so no surgery was required, I just stopped having a break in my pill and avoided periods for a while. Bu the last couple of months I have put on about a stone and it all seems to be on my belly, which is very distended. In the last month I have had a burning pain on the bottom of my right foot that makes walking very uncomfortable and bad lower back pain, which have not been helped by physio. I suspect the fibroids have grown - I called my doctor, explained why I was looking for an appointment, refused an emergency appointment and the earliest date is 20th of September. My daughter feels I should be taking the pain more seriously and insisting I be seen sooner. If I am honest, I would love to be seen sooner as I am fed up with looking eight months pregnant and being in pain, but does this justify an emergency appointment? The NHS is so stretched at the moment, I don't want to be a hysteric! What would you guys do?