I have a condition called endometriosis I’m on numerous medication see consultant’s doctors, private doctors have pelvic floor therapy have changed my diet and had 3 surgeries. I’m still left in so much pain every month I’ve had to quit my job because of it. Today I was in bed with morphine codine some other meds got water bottle etc. I’ve been sick constantly from the pain. in the past I’ve called 111 and been sent an ambulance which I felt was over the top especially as I live so close to the a and e department. My partner was so worried about me as I wasn’t myself and spent the evening crying on the bed in pain being sick. He took me to a and e as there was nothing else I could do for the pain. I got seen to have some obs done
quickly to begin with and said I had some morphine 2 hours ago and some codine 3 hours ago. After waiting two hours I asked the lady on the desk if I could have some pain relief as I would of been due some codine an hour ago if I was at home or could I take what I have in my bag they said no and to wait incase they want to give me something else. I spent the whole time crying under my mask trying not to be sick in the bowl as it was all so painful it was way worse than normal. They eventually took my bloods and and hour after gave me some morphine but said it could be up too 7 hours till I properly see someone who can help. At that point I didn’t no what to do I couldn’t do seven hours being sick in the waiting room but I also couldn’t be in pain at home crying I ended up going home as I was in more pain from sitting up and my hot water bottle had gone cold. I asked if when my bloods come back and my urine sample would I get the results and they said no even if I called up. I spent around 4 hours waiting. I know the nhs is underfunded understaffed and over run and the doctors and nurses are working as hard as they can but I feel so fed up I had to decide weather to put myself in more pain just to get some help or go home and lie down to get slightly more warm and comfortable. I’m now in bed crying while lying on a towel as I’ve soaked through my pad and pyjamas.