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Appointment tomorrow - distraction ideas please!

hamstermum
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Hi,

Long story short I have a private gynaecology appointment tomorrow, after a number of NHS appointments where I've been totally dismissed because of my age (22). I have been feeling so unwell and I don't know how much longer I can just carry on with university (medical school) while feeling like this. 

 

I've only waited 2 weeks for this appointment, but I've realised I have pinned all of my hopes on this doctor. At this point part of me wants her to be able to definitively find something that she can treat because I feel so desperate. The appointment is now less than 24 hours away and it's almost like it's so close now that I'm suddenly panicking? I because I'm feeling unwell and focusing on that, not knowing exactly what's going to happen, worrying she won't listen etc. I just want to know what's going on. I'm in a bit of a fixed mindset right now which is very anxious and overthinking the appointment and I'm almost just sitting doing nothing hoping the time will pass quicker. I can't seem to focus on much else. 

 

Has anyone felt like this ever about appointments and do you have any distraction tips? It's harder because I'm feeling so under the weather so things I might usually like to do I just don't feel like I have the energy for.

 

Thanks all x

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    Hi there. I'm sorry you are having a hard time at the moment. Distraction isn't easy when your mind is focused on bad news, so I'm afraid I can't help much with that other than to day try and do something you enjoy. Watch a good film or maybe do a hobby if you have one. Or watch YouTube to find one you might take to. 

    What I really wanted to say is that feeling unwell generally and exhaustion could be down to anything. Have you asked to have your b12 tested? I was very ill some years ago , being unable to even have a normal life because of it. This went on for almost a year until I asked for a Blood test and it was discovered my b12 was rock bottom.  I don't know your full symptoms so this is a shot in the dark. Try not to worry too much. Worry itself can make you exhausted, but I know it's not easy. I hope you get some answers soon.

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    Thanks for your reply :) I did have blood tests back in January and my B12 was low but it was borderline so they just said do a repeat test in 3 months. By unwell I mean - feeling nauseous all the time, lost my appetite, losing weight, exhausted, constantly bloated, pelvic pain. They're thinking something ovarian and I'm praying for a cyst as opposed to anything more serious. All of those symptoms are related to that though I think :( 
     

    im going to find something good to watch :)

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    They will tell you that you are fine if your result is borderline , which isn't good enough. Apart from the pelvic pain and bloatng , my symptoms were the same as yours. 

    It is worrying and frustrating when you don't get answers, but try to stay positive. It won't be long now before you get seen and hopefully you will get sorted quickly. We always tend to think of worst case scenarios . Enjoy your film. Just focus on that for now.

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