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Whyhaveidonethis · 13/02/2020 23:45

Hi all, I feel so low. Got a bfp a few days ago and then negative yesterday morning. Tested again with a frer last night and the line was there and very slightly darker. this morning another faint line but tonight after a 5 hours hold, it was bfn again.

This happened in May 2019, then July, then September. Could have possibly had one in November too but I refused to test. Now again. What is wrong with me? What could be causing this? Has anyone had recurrent cps and gone on to have a successful preganacy?

My age is against me. I'm 41 been trying for 21 months now. I have high FSH levels but very regular but light periods.

Every chemical i have had really really strong symptoms. Yesterday and for 3 days before that my boobs were huge, I felt sick and had an awful taste in my mouth. Today its all gone.

Nor bleeding yet but its just a matter of time. I've been referred to a gynaecologist and my appointment is on 26th Feb but I'm fairly sure that they will just say its my age and do nothing.

God, this is so horrible

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Livingmagicallyagain · 26/02/2020 13:33

Hope all appointments going well - @Whyhaveidonethis yours was/is today? Fingers crossed for you!

Whyhaveidonethis · 25/02/2020 04:19

Thanks @CurbsideProphet I hope the GP agrees to the blood test for you. Let us know how you get on

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CurbsideProphet · 24/02/2020 21:58

I'm so sorry you're still in limbo @Whyhaveidonethis I hope you feel the appointment starts you on a path to finding out what might be happening.
I'm asking my GP for a blood test to check my thyroid function when I see her this week, as I want to cross some things off my list.

Livingmagicallyagain · 24/02/2020 12:56

I don't as far as I know. TPOs always within healthy range.

I just got lots of great advice on the Health Unlocked Thyroid forum and lots of people said to go GF. I had only mild hypothyroidism (4.5 TSH) which has corrected within optimal levels since taking 50mg levo.

ceebee21 · 24/02/2020 11:37

@Livingmagicallyagain

Thanks so much

Yes, I have gone completely gluten free for almost two months.. do you have any auto immune problems?

x

Livingmagicallyagain · 24/02/2020 11:26

@VenusStarr @ceebee21 @Whyhaveidonethis

You all have the plans now!

I also went completely GF - so many people said it helps thyroid issues. It seems to have worked!

Whyhaveidonethis · 24/02/2020 11:20

@Livingmagicallyagain thanks for asking. Still no bleeding. I've got stomach ache that's off and on so still waiting. Can't wait to see the gynaecologist on Wed, although I'm a bit concerned at how hopeful I am about it as in all likelihood they won't have any idea what the problem is.

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VenusStarr · 24/02/2020 10:13

Thank you! @Livingmagicallyagain

Livingmagicallyagain · 24/02/2020 09:59

Hi, I’ll send the plan on later today to anyone who has requested it!

ceebee21 · 24/02/2020 09:42

@Livingmagicallyagain Hi, Would you mind sending me a copy of the plan?

My Thyroid is all over the place, despite being on Levothyroxine... it's so rubbish and the GP's don't really seem to concerned either!!

x

VenusStarr · 24/02/2020 09:38

It's only through my own research and seeing threads on here that I've made the link about my thyroid @Livingmagicallyagain. My GP couldn't understand why I was worried about it. He was reluctant to do a repeat prescription, especially as my consultant didn't give any guidance about dose if I do conceive, as I think it needs to increase. Hoping the recurrent miscarriage clinic will write a plan to send to my GP.

Livingmagicallyagain · 24/02/2020 09:20

So many people seem to have thyroid related fertility issues. I'm glad it's becoming more known on here!

Hope you're feeling ok @Whyhaveidonethis

VenusStarr · 24/02/2020 08:59

Hope you're OK @Whyhaveidonethis x

I'm pleased you had treatment that helped @user1470147116

user1470147116 · 24/02/2020 08:50

I had 3 chemical pregnancies.

I asked my GP to test my thyroid and test for APS.

Turns out I was borderline hypothyroid and borderline APS.

I took levothryoxine, baby aspirin, low dose steroid (prednisone) and the 4rd pregnancy stayed. Toddler currently at nursery....

Whyhaveidonethis · 23/02/2020 19:47

Thanks @VenusStarr i know it's probably just a case of wait for nature to take its course but 😭 it just feels so cruel to be in limbo like this.

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VenusStarr · 23/02/2020 14:46

I'm so sorry @Whyhaveidonethis I often feel that we're left to navigate through this shit on our own, hcp don't seem to know much more than us sadly (the ones I've dealt with anyway) 💜 I'm here to listen xx

Whyhaveidonethis · 23/02/2020 13:31

I bought a Tesco one yesterday-- BFN. I just feel so bloody low about the whole thing. I can't seem to get any answers.

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VenusStarr · 23/02/2020 13:21

It is weird @Whyhaveidonethis. Stupid question, but have you done a hpt test again?

Whyhaveidonethis · 23/02/2020 13:19

@VenusStarr I've been go ogling like mad to see if that's possible but I can't see anything. I just feel so in limbo. It's weird

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VenusStarr · 23/02/2020 10:58

I'm sorry you're still in limbo @Whyhaveidonethis. Do you think it's possible that you'll skip this bleed and go straight into ovulation? Or maybe your GP could prescribe something to bring on af?

Thank you @CurbsideProphet

Whyhaveidonethis · 23/02/2020 09:08

@CurbsideProphet I'm so sorry to hear this is happening to you too. Its so stressful, made more so this time by the fact that I've still not actually lost the pregnancy. Aside from a bit of spotting and my BFP turning to BFN, I'm now over a week late for AFand no bleeding.

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CurbsideProphet · 22/02/2020 09:51

Thank you @VenusStarr
When I had the first one at new year my GP thought I was just unlucky and I should take comfort from how quickly I got pregnant. I now have that awful feeling that this will just keep happening. I hope your appointment goes well on Monday.

VenusStarr · 22/02/2020 09:48

Nk cells sorry!

VenusStarr · 22/02/2020 09:30

Yes please @Livingmagicallyagain, thank you. I'll check that out too.

Sorry to hear your situation too @CurbsideProphet the NHS don't fund kn cells testing. I'm having my tests at the Coventry clinic (Professor Quenby), it's £540 for 2 biopsies and a consultation. Got my first one on Monday, so could update after that too.

Whyhaveidonethis · 22/02/2020 09:19

Thank you @pumpkinpie01 for the hope.
@Livingmagicallyagain my appointment is on Wed at 9am.

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