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[Tinkerbellj]

Consultant told me  to avoid codine as I have diverticulitis but its the only thing that works but I have an accupatch which works and am having reflexology which rocks!!

[CLKD]

Codiene is also addictive!  Nurofen should be OK! ask a Pharmacist what products will ease symptoms. 

[Tinkerbellj]

Ok so had appt and surprise surprise given anti depressant have to go back in 10 days to discuss the side effects which I know I will prob get cuz I always do and to diacuss pain relief cuz he side stepped the question . U only get 5 mins. He was surprised all my hrt was stopped and did say thw nhs will test my oestrogen and progesterone but not testerone. Might so it if requested by a private gynae!! He saod to be guided by the consultant rw hrt cuz she is the expert. god help us all she was horrible

[Clovie]

Oh no! I would be so upset, it does indeed sound like you are going round in circles! 

and 5 minutes??? That would start my anxiety off good and proper before I'd even started!! 
So you have to go back to the HRT 'expert' 

I'd be inclined to see another GP to talk about the side stepped pain relief, and to get their take on the whole thing.
I do realise though, that all this takes it out of you, so understand if you'd not want to do that. Gah!


Which antidepressant did he give you, if you don't mind me asking?

[CLKD]

Did the GP hustle you out the door ………

The GP can ask for the appropriate blood tests, however, hormones alter all the while so hormone tests are reliably un-reliable!  Most GPs 'go' on symptoms.

Change your Surgery?

[Tinkerbellj]

He gave me trazodone but only . because I wasnt taking prozac  citralapram etc been there done that dont agree with me. Took one threw up then went dizzy and fell asleep and that was on third of a dose prescribed oh joy back to see him in 15th he is the best gp in the practice understanding but get the impression his hands r tied . He said he didnt think it was pnd and it wasnt the babies fault it would have happened anyway ahhhhh I wasnt blaming my babies but it could still be pnd along with menopause??? Why r gps so reluctant to diagnose pnd when it is continuously practically rammed down your throat wjen u r pregnant! Leaflets everywhere in maternity units but no actual help! Then he asked how my partner was coping with it all. So help me.lord!!!!

[CLKD]

I don't think that you should wait that long 

Have you looked at any of the links posted here?  Maybe ask to see a Health Visitor.  Or ring the local Maternity Clinic and ask if you could have a chat with a Midwife?