Two week referral

Hello.

I was sent for ct scan 3 weeks ago for something unrelated and incidentally they found fibroid of 20x13mm on the uterus and 3 fissure nodules on both lungs all 6mm. Two quick referrals have been made. One to the respority team the other to the gynecologist. I'm 42, and slowly been loosing myself for two years. Chronic fatigue which is so overwhelming, heavy periods but I've had that since was 15 and took no notice. Stomach is swollen and I'm in pain. No appetite. Terrible.

So today was the first appointment with the gynecologist. I said I felt uncomfortable with an internal examination because of the pain. Which was fine. Then explained I have always requested a hysterectomy because of passed gyne issues and it's got me down. Was told in 2000 i was infertile anyway. Doctor then said no, we would need to do other tests etc before even contemplating a hysterectomy. I got so upset I stormed out. I'm just so tired all the time it's making me an emotional reck.

Stupid I know, but the moment I came outside I just sobbed. Now I dont know what to do, I dont have any family for support. I now feel a complete idiot. For just leaving. :(

  • I would ring to speak to gyni specialist nurse and explain how you were feeling and why you left.

    Also ask what the next steps are.

    Health anxiety is the worst but you need answers and things treating.

    Good luck, try to just let them get on with what they have to do to get you sorted.

    O and don't google!!

  • Hello Oo

    you are not stupid or an idiot, you are just at the end of your rope and needed some much needed reassurance and guidience on what was causing your problems that is all, if I was you I would ring up and ask for another appointment and take a friend with you  this time write down your feels about how frustrated you feel. And explain why you want to have a hysterectomy........

    hope all goes well