after miscarriage

[kateeliz]

I had a miscarriage on about the 27-30th of December. I was only 6 weeks along.
I'm still not feeling right though, my HCG levels are basically 0 so not pregnant. I have frequent urination off and on, and I am sooooo tired, having afternoon sleeps which is very unlike me, and struggle to get out of bed.
Has anyone had this. I worry as I had ovarian cancer when I was 21 and my mother had bowel cancer.
I feel like there is 'something' in my stomach, my bowel motions have changed a bit too. I'm more worried about cancer than anything but just want to know if anyone has felt tired like this this far after a miscarriage.

I miscarried on the 22nd Dec at 6 weeks, what you describe sounds fairly normal.
Very tired, I have to pace myself by the afternoon.
Tummy takes time to get back to normal, twinges and odd pains. I also noticed I needed to wee a lot too.

I think this is a mixture of the whole trauma both mentally and physically. I usually try, being a sad veteran of mc to give myself a few easy months after a mc. The horrible hormonal soup makes me feel like I am caught in a washing machine on fast spin. It is a slow process, go gently on yourself

However go and see your GP especially with your history I can understand your worry. you don't need added stress at the moment.

Kateeliz. Sorry to hear about your MC. I MC'd 9 days a go (was day of 12 week scan) and am also experiencing the need to urinate frequently. I went to Drs the other day as I also have some muscular type low pain when urinating and passing bowel movements which is very different to the cramps I was getting. GP says there's no infection in urine and it could just be pelvic pain which could last up to 2 weeks. Not experiencing tiredness, but my MW recommended Floridix (iron supplement) and I have been taking it so maybe that's helping plus I haven't been at work (going back on Mon).

Mermaidspurse. Sorry about your experiences too. Do you know how soon you can resume sex after a MC? I still have some dark, but light discharge, but don't know whether to wait until it's all gone?

westyorkshiregirl I am not very good at jumping back on the horse so to speak. Go with how you feel I guess.

Thank you for reminding me about floridix, brilliant stuff I am going to get soem tomorrow.
Hope things work out for you.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I remember the early days after my miscarriage and feeling as tired as I did in early pregnancy. It's also similar to the tiredness you experience after giving birth, which is effectively what your body has done, despite the unhappy outcome.

I think the frequent urination is one of those cruel lingering things which continues for a while after the m/c whilst your body is trying to get itself back to normal. I even considered that they might have got it all wrong and I might still be pregnant at one point. Even if your Hcg levels are back to zero, your body has geared up to be pregnant and it's a big upheaval when it suddenly decides it isn't anymore. Much like you, I'm still struggling with what I assume are digestive issues and odd aches and pains and I'm 3 months down the line. I have had a scan and been told all is okay in there even if it doesn't feel like it, but don't be afraid to ask your GP for further tests if it will help you. This is a health issue like any other and, as mermaidspurse says, you don't need anymore stress right now, particularly if you have had problems in the past.