Right or Wrong Decision

Body: 

Woken up in a terrible state, did I make the right decision not to have a pessary fitted before my holiday. I just want to have a comfortable holiday!! But then Pessaries have side effects etc., and do I even need one.

Dr didn't feel a pessary is necessary at this point in time, and although my Uterous is low doesnt decend any more on straining. My own examination was very convincing that all was well, but what is wrong in my head?

Keep going over and over the doctors diagnosis, and getting the mirror out.

Have ordered my DVD and book bundle, hopefully get that soon to get started before the holiday and then practise some exercise on the camp site, cos we have no electricity when we are camping I'll have to remember them.

I feel physically sick with worry,

Apis

I thought I read in one of your most recent posts that you do not have a prolapse, no? Why would you need a pessary? Are you still having symptoms that makes you think your and your doctors evaluations are wrong? You could try a tampon, sea sponge, or organic cotton balls -- many women report that these perform better, are more conveinient, and less expensive than a pessary -- if you really think you need the support while on holiday. Please don't be offended by this, but you write of quite a bit of anxiety. Is there something else going on in your life causing these feelings of panic to be focused on your vagina? Take a deep breath. Unless you plan on lifting some cars, doing several thousand crunches a day, or straining on the toilet until you pass out, it is *very* unlikely that any POP you might have will worsen to the point of no return. Enjoy your holiday -- many women report that a break in thinking about their parts is excellent medicine. It sure is for me!

Thanks for that, I have just read your post from March too, and it gives me great inspiration. I know I have blown everything out of proportion. My symptoms are on the outside so the infection that the drs diagnosed is making me more aware of my vagina. No there is nothing else going on in my life, I am happily married with two teenage boys, two dogs, chickens, and bees, I am very busy, perhaps thats why, I am just trying to find a problem. I am do tend to go off on stress attacks if anything happens to my health, because being a wife and mother I am the lynch pin to family life and harmony.

Your advice is wonderful, and the comments of lifting cars and straining til I pass out made me laugh, and a break in thinking is definitely needed.

thanks again