I went the first time by Ambulance only to return a week later by car. On both occasions I were doubled up in the worst pain possibly imaginable. The first time my 10yr old daughter were with me waiting in a corridor with me while I screamed in agony and vomited continually. She were crying frightened experiencing severe panic attacks has she has ptsd. A member of my family came to collect her by this time I were on my hands and knees in agony. Eventually I went in a cubical both times. first time I waited hours before being given adequate pain relief eventually I went on a ward. The second time were worse than the first repeatedly being told although I were screaming in pain I couldn't have any more pain relief until a certain time had passed. Up on a ward hours later I continued to scream in sheer agony crawling around the floor crying help me. After being told nothing more they could do as there were only one doctor who were busy with more ill patients I would just have to wait. Eventually my sister went to the front reception desk asked to see the site manager. Hours later I eventually were seen by a doctor who administered the correct pain relief I needed. 2 days later I had an operation to remove my gallbladder. I will never forget that pain back braking constant agony for hours on end probably over12 hrs screaming on the floor. surely this isn't right.
"Left in pain for hours"
About: Royal Stoke University Hospital / Accident and emergency Royal Stoke University Hospital Accident and emergency Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LN
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