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from miscarriage to possible ectopic :(

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LadyM2 · 22/01/2015 14:15

Hi all,

I posted this in the miscarriage section but I thought I'd bring it over to this section as well...

I had a misscarriage on 24 December and ever since my hcg levels have continued rising slowly (from 21 on 24 December to 380 on 20 January).

I've had 3 scans, two of which didn't show anything and one which identified a tiny blob on my left tube (yesterday). They suspect it could be ectopic but are not certain. The sonographer said if it is, it's the smallest one she's ever seen. No sign of a sac or fetus or fluid by my tube which I'm told is all positive. I'm due for another blood test tomorrow.

I have been in and out of hospital continously for the past 2 weeks and I'm finding it very hard to cope. I can't remember the last time I was this stressed and scared.

I'm at the stage where it either has to resolve by itself or I have to get the injection. I don't know what to think anymore, I just feel exhausted by the whole thing :( any thoughts/comments would be greatly appreciated...

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KittyRaar · 22/01/2015 21:17

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had an ectopic at 7 weeks in Nov 2013. At first they weren't certain with me either but my levels kept going up which confirmed it.

I ended up having the injection. For me, because my levels were high, I was told there was only a 50/50 chance of it working but I wanted to try it before opting for surgery.

It did work but felt like a lengthy process. I had to go back for blood tests every week to make sure the levels were going down and sitting in the EPU with all the pregnant woman was hard. It took about 5 weeks before I was signed off.

Physically I didn't know what to expect but it wasn't too bad. I had stomach cramps and felt quite weak and tired. Emotionally was harder and we were advised to wait at least 3 months before ttc again. I actually had some counselling through my work which was immensely helpful.

If you have any questions or just want to talk about how you are feeling, feel free to get in touch. In the meantime, be kind to yourself. Xxx

Jodie1982 · 22/01/2015 22:04

Sorry your going through such an awful experience. I've had 2 MCs but never an ectopic, so can't advise you on that. But you have my sympathies, it's such an awful thing to go through.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Flowers

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LadyM2 · 28/01/2015 16:51

Hi ladies, thank you for your responses and sorry about the delay, I've been in and out of hospital constantly over the last few days. Today I finally saw the lead consultant that's been monitoring my case in person. Although my levels have gone up to 615 she thinks they have peeked and said that on balance she thinks they will come down as the ectopic is tiny in size and right by my ovary. She said to give it till Sunday and if they haven't gone down by then then I will get the jab. I'm back to being a total nervous wreck while we wait :(

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LadyM2 · 13/04/2015 11:33

just providing an update for any others that may be searching for answers... unfortunately my levels continued going up (although very slowly) so it was decided that the best course of action would be to get the methotrexate jab. The one dose did the job and my levels dropped quite drastically shortly after. My next period was very painful especially on the left side where the ectopic had been but I was nevertheless glad that things were "back to normal". I'm now in my final (3rd) month before I can start to ttc again but I was advised to get the hsg test to make sure my tubes are clear. For anyone looking for answers/support, please know that even though its an absolutely awful thing to go through, it will all be ok in the end... hugs

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mrstothemr · 13/04/2015 18:15

Hi Lady, I'm sorry you had to go through that, and all the waiting and wondering... I had an ectopic in late December, and despite only having two days between identifying it and dealing I found the waiting unbearable. I can't imagine weeks

I wanted to add something positive, we waited just until I'd had one period before trying again and we were really lucky and got pregnant straight away. So it's very possible

Look after yourself, as awful as it is your experience will soon be behind you xx

KatySparkles · 13/04/2015 22:42

I had methotrexate for an ectopic also and waited the full three months before ttc. I then had a hycosy to check my tubes were clear and fell pregnant the following cycle. Hugs to you LadyM2. Well done for remaining so strong and positive during such a difficult time. Flowers xxxx

NewMrsX · 13/04/2015 23:27

My experience sounds almost identical to kitty

For a long time after I was in a bad place but today I am 10 weeks pregnant, exactly a year later.

I've been scanned and it's all in the right place. Just wanted to let people know there are positive outcomes. I was obsessed with reading peoples stories when I had mine. It does get better xx

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LadyM2 · 14/04/2015 19:11

Thank you ladies, appreciate the kind words and really lovely to read the positive stories. I'm starting to feel better about the whole thing (which I never thought I would) but I'm really dreading the HSG test, seems odd that some people have it done and others don't, I wonder why the same advice isn't given across the board

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