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What is going on?

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oxcat1 · 10/09/2009 10:28

I BD obsessively throughout August and my period was due on 26th. I had slight spotting on the 24th, but absolutely nothing since. I have now taken 4 pregnancy tests, but nothing. I have no symptoms at all, just a missing period!

The tests I've taken are only the ebay cheapy things, but from what I've read on here they are pretty reliable.

The other complication is that last week I was in hospital with a collapsed lung (!). I had 2 chest x-rays within 24 hours, with another one scheduled for this week and potentially also the week after. I didn't say anything as I keep getting BFN, but now I'm getting paranoid.

Is it worth spending £7 on an expensive test, or do you think a negative is a negative? Presumably being so ill could have knocked my periods anyway?
aaaaaggggghhhh!

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TishTosh21 · 19/09/2009 18:43

Technically the more pg you are the better the test can detect the hormone so yes you can test at any time of the day but in the morning you urine is more concentrated so it will be able to detect the hormone easier.
If you are seriously stressing out about it go to the docs and ask for an ultrasound. That will def determine if you are pg or not. i dont think the doc can act refuse to give u one so maybe that is your best option atm?
I know what you mean though, when you have something in your head like this it just wont go away, im exactly the same. We are trying to concieve atm and every day im thinking has it happened yet? so i know what its like to stress out about these things!

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oxcat1 · 19/09/2009 18:31

My last period started on July 26th, so in theory I would be nearly 7 weeks pregnant (although I couldn't have conceived until nearer 4/5 weeks). Should the levels be high enough now to test positive at whatever time of day?

I know I'm worrying obsessively. DH has told me to put it out of my mind until we can find out more, but struggling!

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oxcat1 · 19/09/2009 18:19

Thank you so much Tish.

I'm just confused. I feel like if I am pregnant then I've given this LO absolutely the worst possible start. I am more to have more x-rays this week to check the lung is still up, but I'll see if I can postpone until I know more.

I'm jsut to confused because it was only yesterday that I got a negative. I wonder if I'm about to miscarry or something?

Thanks again!

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TishTosh21 · 19/09/2009 17:26

Hi oxcat, it is usual to get spotting in the early days of pg as this is when the egg is implanted in the womb and can "shake up" the womb lining causing the spotting.
The docs test would be the most accurate in my opinion and first thing in the morning is also the best time to do it aswell.
If your still unsure, wait a week and then do another shop bought test again first thing in the morning, if this is pos then i would say you are pg, if its neg then i would shimmy your way down to the docs and discuss it with them.
Also the odd glass of wine is by no means a bad thing! try not to excessively drink as this can harm the baby's deleopment. If you have any x-rays in the near future, tell them you may be pg and they could give you more options. Again for pain killers, its not the end of the world but try not to take them again in the near future if your worried.
All this can be talked over with a doc if you decide to go and see one.
Hope my v lengthy comment helps, or at least put your mind at ease!

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oxcat1 · 19/09/2009 15:56

Hello,

More advice please! Sorry to keep going on about this, but I'm now even more confused!

I was good, and took Attila's advice and didn't test again until yesterday when I could bear it no longer. It was a Clear Blue digital test, and it read negative, although it was at about 4pm. I mentioned my problems to a close friend, who is a GP, and she bought home one of the tests they use at hte surgery. When I did the test first thing this morning, I tested positive! I'm now so confused. My last period started on 26 July, and nothing since. I did have slight spotting at the end of August - thought it was my period starting but it stopped almost instantly.

I have no symptoms of being pregnant really. What could it be? Do you think I've conceived but it's not 'taken'?

What are the next steps? Since I've had all these negatives, I've taken pain-killers, drunk the odd glasss of wine, had x-rays etc etc.

Aaaaggggghhh! Please help!

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 10/09/2009 14:14

oxcat

I would not be restesting in your circumstances. Seeing repeated negatives as well can be very disheartening as much as anything else.

If 4 tests all showed a negative result then I would assume this was accurate.

If your periods are generally irregular in nature it is worth having blood tests done to see what your hormone levels are like. You should have blood tests on day 2 and 21 of the cycle (these can also be done according to calendar days).

Common causes of such problems include a condition called polycystic ovaries and thyroid imbalance. Both should be checked for.

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oxcat1 · 10/09/2009 12:08

Thanks Beanieb.

Have been having unprotected sex in a very casual 'we'll see' way for about 4 months, but only actually tried properly throughout August.

My period isn't really that regular to begin with, and I suppose I wouldn't normally be that bothered by being this late, but it's jsut that I know what I got up to in August, so I can't shake it out of my mind.

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beanieb · 10/09/2009 11:56

Hi there. I think the cheap tests are just as reliable and infact the clearblue digitals might not be as good.

How long have you been trying for and is there anything earlier in the month which could have delayed your period/ovulation?

It might be that you just didn't ovulate this month or that you are one of those people who take ages to get a positive test.

I would try not to worry about the x-rays.

Might be worth going to see the doctor and asking them for a test?

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oxcat1 · 10/09/2009 11:52

Please?!

Any thoughts? Are these cheap tests reliable?

I sort of hope they are right given all the x-rays I've had in the last week.....

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