Hi diagnosed with UC approx 15 years ago. Recently tapered of steroids - had cateracts, joint pin etc. Approx 15 months ago was knocked down in RTA and had to waitover 1hr for ambulance, got soaked led in road. Since hen bladder infections etc. In April noticed what looked like faceal mtter appeared to be coming from front passage. Spoke to GP and sent for ultrasound. Recalled for CT scan and told had had gallstones. GP said all ok with bladder and bowel. Seemed to settle down, however in around October flared up again with smelly vginal discharge. First GP on maternity leave so saw another who didnt really take much notice. SHe couldnt do smea test as to painful so sent to colposcopy clinic. THey advised referal to gynacology and would write to GP. Heard nothing so went for appointment, where GP said she would write and get me booked in. Heard nothing for weeks. Problem getting very excessive. Went again GP said she would write to gynacology - still nothing, saw locum explained discarge severe and was having to wear incontinence pants and pads. was useless and refused to do anything as results of smear not back. After Christmas saw another locum explained I thought I had fistula and that extreme ptroblems as if I coughed or sneezed everything flooded and could require change of clothes and everything sore and painfull. SHe checked no referal had been done een after waiting over a month. SHe agreed with me and said she would ensure was done later that day. I went back to surgery and it was a choose and book referral - next appointmen 7th March. Oher GP back from maternityleave. Saw her explained in etreme pain - feels like Ive been cut with a razor blade down below and painfull to walk and sit down. SHe then preceeded to tell me she thought I had a fistula and would no be able to get earlier appointment. I asked why nothing had shown up in ultrasound - she said completel the wrong test - then why did sshe send me initially. I was extremely frustrated as I have been explaining my symtoms and suggesting to them that I have possible fistula for months. Explained about the excruciating pain and how debilitating this was. SHe said I would not get earlier appointment as everyone busy.
I'm currently trying to get a job and have intervies lined up but am worried if anything happens, apart from the pain which keeps me awake. I was in tears last night. They just dont seem to understand and even see me as a trouble maker as I go back and ask for thngs to be done. Was asked at last interview if I was available immediately, said yes but if this is a fissure then will need sorting after eventuall appointment with gynacology and told I may need surgery. ALso oher appointments lined up due to UC. I want to work and be proactive but am getting no help at all, can be in a lot of pain and worried sbout finding myself in am embarrasing siuation. Sorry for woffling on but don't know which way to turn and cant wait another two months.
Thanks