I'm wondering if it is because you are so articulate, that is certainly how you come across here, that they aren't flagging you up as being more severe?

I remember when I was in labour being left a long time for 'observation', me being me I kept a lid on my reaction to pain - it was only when the auxilliary served me breakfast (yes I'm not kidding) that I finally doubled over and shouted. Suddenly everyone rushed around and paid me a lot of attention.

I remember the midwife seemed annoyed with me "Why didn't you tell us you were in so much pain?" The thing was I had told them, but I had done so in such a controlled calm manner they didn't read it as being that severe, they were used to more shouting and screaming I guess. I've always been rather restrained so that wasn't me.

I'm just wondering if you are coming across to them as articulate, 'in control', I don't know if that's the case but maybe something you might want to consider. The thing is you can be articulate and seemingly in control but that can be misleading, even to health professionals. If you need to shout then please make sure you shout!

I am sorry you are feeling this way right now and send hugs your way