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Please help, sharp pain and heavy bleeding at 8 weeks

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Voovooy · 21/08/2015 10:06

Hi all,
I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I was sitting at my desk half hour ago when I noticed sharp pain, thought it was just a twitch and then it was so intense, nothing of the norm like a period pain, much worse. I felt something wet, so I went to the loo and I'm bleeding thick mucusy blood, similar to that of a period but more clotty and still in lots of pain.

What should I do? I phoned for a midwife service a few days after finding out, and haven't heard anything back, so can't contact them and I don't know what to do! Contact a midwife, hospital or 111? Should I wait to see if it stops?

I know I sound ridiculous but I haven't a clue, this is my first pregnancy at 17. I'm usually rather knowledgable, but have lost all wits about me and I'm in shock here sitting at my desk at work.

Please, any advice would be appreciated. I know Mumsnet are quick with replies ð??¢

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SpaggyBollocks · 21/08/2015 10:13

I'm afraid that doesn't sound good, and there's nothing that can really be done. it's very, very sad but it's also very common. I hope you are feeling better soon.

having said that, you should probably still see your midwife or, as you have had no contact with her yet, your GP. they'll be able to confirm what has happened but I'm afraid it sounds very similar to my miscarriage experiences.

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Voovooy · 21/08/2015 10:15

I see, thank you for the reply. The pain is crippling, what can I do?

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SpaggyBollocks · 21/08/2015 10:16

if the pain is that severe I think you should see someone urgently.

Woopsiedaisy · 21/08/2015 10:18

Not really an expert here but as you say you are unsure what to do and a bit shocked, I will just say what I would do in those circumstances.

Try to get hold of a Midwife.

If the pain is really bad and you can't get a Midwife I would go to A&E.

Thinking of you, fingers crossed everything will be OK

ICanSeeForMiles · 21/08/2015 10:18

It doesn't sound good, please ring 111.

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Voovooy · 21/08/2015 10:28

Thanks all, will call 111.

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Voovooy · 21/08/2015 10:45

What could it be?

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scarednoob · 21/08/2015 11:07

go to a&e please. fingers crossed for you.

Notaverymemorablename · 21/08/2015 11:16

Go and get yourself seen to asap.

Not all bleeding ends in the worst case but the pain if excruciating could be an eptopic pregnancy.

Fingers crossed for you

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Voovooy · 21/08/2015 14:04

Really annoyed. Waiting 3+ hours with bleeding getting heavier and pain, all because the pregnancy wasn't confirmed by my GP.

I thought you just went straight to the midwife now?! Arghh

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sarkymare · 21/08/2015 14:20

Why are you having to wait 3+ hours?

If the bleeding and pains are getting worse then you need to get yourself to A&E.

I've had a failed pregnancy get stuck in the neck of my womb which caused symptoms like yours. I needed to have an emergency procedure and narrowly missed needing a blood transfusion. I was lucky I went to the hospital when I did according to the doctor.

OTheHugeManatee · 21/08/2015 14:23

I would go to A&E pronto. It's probably a miscarriage, in which case I'm sorry for your loss but you will most likely be fine; but just in case it's an ectopic pregnancy you should get checked out asap as delay could have serious or even fatal consequences.

Do you have someone who can go with you? A relative or friend? In any case, get yourself to A&E now.

nectarini1983 · 21/08/2015 14:48

Go to A and E, if it's an ectopic and your tube has ruptured...hence the pain ie internal bleeding then it can be life threatening.

Speaking frm experience here. Good luck
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Voovooy · 21/08/2015 15:24

Ahh sorry I should have said! I'm in A+E waiting 3+ hours! Not waiting for a phone call etc

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GingerFoxInAT0phat · 21/08/2015 15:44

Just wanted to say hope you are ok

Kickedinthetits · 21/08/2015 16:17

Hope you area ok. They should give you a scan. It's impossible to say- it could be a miscarriage (mine was intensely painful for a few hours), or ectopic or nothing at all. Fingers crossed for you.

sizethree · 21/08/2015 16:25

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this.
The usual protocol would be to go to an Early Pregnancy Unit, which the larger hospitals usually have. Can you check if there is one where you are? As they are a specialist centre for issues in early pregnancy and run by midwives. You'd be likeky to be seen faster there than in A&E.
It really is shit how no information is given about things that can happen in early pregnancy.
I've always thought that it'd be beneficial to have a handout at the GP's or something given at the booking in appointment that mentions what to do if you experience pain or bleeding. As sadly not everyone sails through the first 12 weeks carefree.
Hopibg you get seen soon. Big hugs.

ManeEvent · 21/08/2015 16:31

Really sorry you are going through this- can you go back to the receptionist and tell them that the bleeding rate has increased? I think they should have seen you by now. Are you filling more than one heavy duty pad an hour?

OTheHugeManatee · 21/08/2015 16:46

Can you speak to a receptionist or triage nurse and tell them the pain and bleeding are getting worse?

Sorry you are going through this. Can you get anyone to come and hold your hand?

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Voovooy · 22/08/2015 12:17

Hi all, thank you for the support. Waited in total 9 hours to be seen.

There was a sac there, no baby. Took some meds to help with the flushing process, got to go back Tuesday to see if things are moving along since I'm at risk of infection if not and will need a D&C since the sac was 10 gestational week.

Once again, thank you!

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Orange1969 · 22/08/2015 12:31

So sorry

Happened to me too and I was terribly upset

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Voovooy · 22/08/2015 12:38

Thank you orange. What makes it worse is I'm still a little confused as to what type of miscarriage this was

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Kickedinthetits · 22/08/2015 13:20

Most likely just a very normal miscarriage- baby would never have developed due to chromosomal abnormalities. This is 80% of miscarriages and about 1 in 5 pregnancies.
So sorry for your loss. It's really hard.

ImperialBlether · 22/08/2015 13:23

I'm so sorry you lost your baby. Take care of yourself. I hope you have someone who can support you in RL.

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Voovooy · 22/08/2015 13:26

Thank you orange. What makes it worse is I'm still a little confused as to what type of miscarriage this was

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