5 weeks and constant pain

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Hi everyone,

I'm hoping for a bit of support. Find out that I'm pregnant a week ago and me and OH were very happy.

Since then, I've had constant deep throbbing pains on the left of my hip. They've been getting continually worse over the week and by last night I was doubled over in pain.

I did the whole shebang, NHS 111 then out of hours clinic, then referred to A&E. Sat in A&E for 4 hours last night, the 'GP' on call advised that the EPU would call me tomorrow for an early scan.

Flash-forward to this morning, still in pain...getting worse and travelling up and down my body. Started with some very small spotting, the pain in the left side of my groin is constant, almost like something waiting to pop and its stopping me from walking properly.

I get no call from the EPU so I call them, they talk to me like I'm a moron and tell me that I'm 'barely pregnant' and that they will book me in for a scan in a weeks time.

It took everything I had not to scream down the phone at her. Bearing in mind that I can barely walk and my whole hip area is throbbing, A whole week! I explained the situation and the snotty woman on the end of the phone basically said if you're that ill, back to A&E.

So I go back to A&E, waited 3 hours to be seen for all of 5 mins by a patronising DR who told me that its impossible to see anything on a 5 week scan and to basically come back if I'm haemorrhaging.

OH taking this as good news as if I'm well enough to go home then the baby must be fine (!)

But the way I feel, I feel like I've already lost it and there's no point even trying or thinking about it anymore.OH is coming home early form work and I'm basically just going to lie and put a brave face on it but secretly, I physically feel like its over. (Got a pad on to prepare for MC).

I'm sick to death of the NHS, they treat you like rubbish and its basically a postcode lottery and luck of the draw whether someone wants to help you or even bother to check you over properly.

Anyone going through the same or fancies throwing their twopence in? I just need to talk to people that understand. [SAD]

Have you tried the GP? They may be able to examine you? Sounds awful for you.

You pain sounds extreme but I had a lot of pain around my ovaries etc which I was told is normal ligament pain. I remember being in the toilet frantically googling at 2 am on more than one occasion. Went on regularly until about 7 or 8 weeks and then short bursts now and again for most of my pregnancy. Not sure if it's the same as certainly it wasn't as consistent as yours. However, if A&E don't think it's serious, I'd be inclined to try and just wait and see. Have they offered you an early scan to check things?

Hi ladies-thanks for your replies, it really helps to talk to someone.

Yes, they're going to call me to book me for an early scan in a week or so but I know I'll be driving myself crazy until then.

I was thinking of going to the GP but I'm not sure what else they can do and TBH I'm not sure that they wouldn't also look at me like I'm a crazy pregnant lady.

Not sure if it's too early for this?
www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pelvic-pain-pregnant-spd.aspx

I'd go to the GP to rule out infection too. Definitely worth a try anyway.

Could it be an ovarian cyst? Did they rule out ectopic? Yes they may not be able to see the baby on a scan this early but they should have done a scan (or brought you back for one) to rule out any other causes for the pain!

I had a very similar pain and spotting situation at about 5-6 weeks with my last pregnancy (baby is now 14 weeks!). A&E did actually do a scan to rule out an ectopic pregnancy and could see a.blob. on the scan in the right place... They also did blood tests too.

I'm shocked they didn't do anything to rule out ectopic pregnancy... you should complain at least.

You should also note that the scan at the EPU will most likely be an ìnternal one aka Dildo Cam! Just so you're not taken By surprise when the midwife pulls out the condom and lube for the scan (not even joking!)

Good luck, fingers crossed it's nothing

Haha! Dildo cam Thanks for the responses guys. I am so annoyed that I waited a total of 7 hours in a&e over two days so Im seriously considering complaining when less stressed about what's going on.

Still having some pain and still v scared of the worst but I'll probably wait a few days to see if/when they call me in for a scan. If not, GP.

I was pretty upset when I wrote this earlier, now up with heartburn lol the joys!

Keep fingers crossed for me!

At pretty much that time I had a private scan to rule out an epotic pregnancy as I had really bad stabby pains on one side, it was an ovarian cyst that was dealt with by drinking a great deal of water every day until it went away.

Same here op, it's an awful worry and I'm in so much pain that cocodamol isnt working (gp cleared me to take it, no problems) and why the hell is this heartburn so bad so early?? I never have heartburn and my last pregnancy it only started at 12/14 weeks. I'm miserable :I

Update...I've booked a private scan for tomorrow. (leavingonajet your post prompted me to just go ahead and do it!)

Hopefully they will be able to take a look and see what's supposed to be there. :/ Just going try and take my mind off it for now. I've been a wreck.

TroubledTribble28 Really hope you feel better soon, chick. hugs PM me if you need to bend someones ear :)

Hope scan goes well. Thinking of you.