Cancer Research UK main site
  • Replies 4 replies
  • Views 900 views
  • Users 0 members are here

Do I go to A&E?

JayCee
Offline

Hello all. This is my first post and not the way I'd hoped to introduce myself

I'm on the 2 week pathway with an appointment Thursday 3rd March to see a gynaecologist for an irregular nobbly growth on the anterior wall of my vagina. I've been having urinary problems for 5-6 weeks now and 2 weeks ago, discovered a big lump in my vagina. My GP put me on an urgent referral.  My question is, I don't think I can wait until Thursday! My peeing has increased to every 10-20 minutes and the pressure I'm feeling is comparable to that of a baby's head bearing down in the birth canal! I've had 2 stressful nights worrying that my urethra is going to get shut off by this growth and put me in a medical emergency, but because I live alone, and the horrors of ambulance waiting times lately, I'm thinking of going to A&E to get seen. But it's Sunday, no consultants working, and they could send me home in the early hours of the night! What would you suggest I do? 

Parents
  • Offline

    Hi JayCee and thanks for your post

    I see that you are now with your sister and this must be reassuring for you, having someone with you.

    Although you say you will now wait until your appointment later in the week, if you feel your symptoms are getting worse or are feeling unwell, do go to A&E or ring 111 if you are unsure as to what to do and ask for further advice.

    I hope you are able to have a good discussion with your gynaecologist about what the next step may be and do make them aware of how difficult the last few days have been for you - they do need to know.

    If you would like to go over anything either before or after your appointment, do give us a ring - on Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the very best to you

    Wanda

Reply
  • Offline

    Hi JayCee and thanks for your post

    I see that you are now with your sister and this must be reassuring for you, having someone with you.

    Although you say you will now wait until your appointment later in the week, if you feel your symptoms are getting worse or are feeling unwell, do go to A&E or ring 111 if you are unsure as to what to do and ask for further advice.

    I hope you are able to have a good discussion with your gynaecologist about what the next step may be and do make them aware of how difficult the last few days have been for you - they do need to know.

    If you would like to go over anything either before or after your appointment, do give us a ring - on Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the very best to you

    Wanda

Children
  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Wanda

    Hi Wanda,

    Thank you for responding and offering your advice.. it's a relief to have this safe space to share our fears and experiences with dedicated professionals to hand at times when we feel lost, bewildered and need some direction. 
     

    Being at my sister's has helped take my mind off the fears I keep inside and I've limited my fluid intake this evening to reduce trips to the loo. Rest assured, I'll be telling the gynaecologist on Thursday about my symptoms and having my sister with me will ask those questions I may forget to ask. 
     

    I'll write about my examination experience at the end of this week. Thanks again for taking the time to help.

     

    JayCee x 

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.