Hi Adele

This the anti-inflammatory of choice handed out at my hospy post-caesarean. They sent me home and instructed me to keep taking it for another week - but with cautions about not using it long term and always taking it with food as it can wreak havoc with your stomach lining and even cause ulcers in a relatively short time.

Having said that I would still be trying to get in at your drs, ring and ask to be put on the cancellation list as you are travelling o/s and need to be seen before you go - repeat that it's urgent and keep ringing back until they find you a spot. Good luck and enjoy your trip!