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Still chance of an ectopic

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jesterjangles · 22/02/2011 21:44

I have had 2 m/c's before but both of them were with a little spotting, a scan which showed a sac which was not growing as it should followed by a d&c.

I got a positive pg test on 3rd Feb but started bleeding on 14th Feb (just over 5 weeks pg). The next day it was very heavy and I went to the hospital on 16th Feb. They saw nothing on the scan. They took my beta level and was told it was 107 which was quite low. Then on 19th Feb I went for another beta level test and had to wait around for them to get the results as she was worried about it being ectopic especially as I was getting a small bit of pain in my lower abdomen. I was told they were now 29 so all is doing as it should. I had a proper period for 7 days and now am just getting brown discharge so by tomorrow should be all done.

Problem is that I am really scared that they have missed something. I have some lower back pain but it feels a bit like I am constipated. I don't feel like I am going properly (sorry tmi) so it might be that. I also have sore muscles in my arm. DH thinks I have just exerted myself doing some heavyish lifting. I haven't really got any lower abdominal pain now.

So I suppose my question is, can my bleeding have stopped nearly, my levels be at 29 with no abdominal pain and still have any chance of an ectopic. Really don't want to call the hospital and look really stupid.

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spookycharlotte121 · 23/02/2011 02:13

Sorry to hear what you have been through. I had an ectopic nearly a year ago. I think the Dr would be perfectly happy to talk to you over the phone and reassure you. Its part of their job. Dont worry about feeling silly, they wont think that and will be more than happy to answer any questions you have and put your mind at rest. Hope you are ok.x (sorry if this has typos....Im doing it from my mob and its a bit hit and miss!)

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Primafacie · 25/02/2011 11:29

Jester, sorry you are going through this. I had an ectopic last year. I wouldn't worry about an ectopic based on your OP - your HCG level has gone done a lot from the first to second blood test, which it wouldn't do if you had an ongoing pregnancy. It does sound like a very early miscarriage since they couldn't see a sac. The sac is not normally seen if your HCG level is less than 1000.

But spooky is right, do call the hospital if you think you need more information.

And you should absolutely seek care if you develop sharp pain on one side, in your shouldertips, or shortness of breathing as these are symptoms of ectopic.

HTH, and good luck.

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