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Advice needed on low HCG level- possible ectopic?

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Firerise · 12/11/2009 15:58

Hello,

I would really appreciate any advice as I am currently worried sick.

I tested positive last Friday and went to gp yesterday who when I told her I had suddenly had unexplained really bad pain in my left shoulder an cramping under my rib cage. I promptly got sent straight to the EPAU where the first doctor we saw told us it was probably fine and at 4 -5 weeks would be to early to see anything.

I then had an internal scan which they said they couldn't see the embryo either in the uterus or out.

Finally they took blood for a hcg test which came back last night with what they described as very low (93).

I am due to go back tomorrow for another hcg test to compare.

I just want to know what's going on and what the chances are that it may just be too early to see? Any idea about when it should show on a tv scan and what a worringly low hcg level is at this point?

Don't know whether I should be keeping a glimmer of hope or preparing myself for the worst?

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Firerise · 19/11/2009 14:55

Thanks for your messages, I feel totally shattered today but at least got some sleep for the first night in ages.

Sh, been thinking about you today, I hope you are ok? X

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