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by EPT Host 20
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Methotrexate symptoms
Replies: 7
Views: 2584

Re: Methotrexate symptoms

Dear Anon, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, you are right in that cervical ectopic pregnancies are rare which sadly means there is little evidence surrounding them. Bleeding following methotrexate is normal and it can be bright red like a period. Unfortunately we are not able to...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 5 day post surgery
Replies: 1
Views: 1449

Re: 5 day post surgery

Dear Megan, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss and everything you have been through. From your own words I can only imagine how frightening this must have been and my heart truly goes out to you. These boards are a safe space for you to write down how you are feeling, you are among...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: What not to eat after methotrexate shot?
Replies: 4
Views: 2311

Re: What not to eat after methotrexate shot?

Dear Jazysha, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. We don't ordinarily advise to avoid foods, just those fortified with folic acid or naturally high in it. I would take foods in moderation. I'm not sure what banana pudding is, but again, I would suggest you are safe to say it in mod...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Size of mass after Methotrexate
Replies: 2
Views: 1603

Re: Size of mass after Methotrexate

Dear Lo_s, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, You are right a corneal ectopic pregnancy is rare and unfortunately due to this there is very little evidence based research into this type of ectopic pregnancy and any complications. It is usual for masses to continue to increase in s...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Pain
Replies: 1
Views: 1547

Re: Pain

Dear Red, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you are in the early stages of recovery. Your body needs time to heal from your surgery which is in itself a gruelling task. You have also had to process the loss of your baby and b...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Anxiety over expectant management
Replies: 1
Views: 1455

Re: Anxiety over expectant management

Dear Ljev, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, We hear from so many women and people who feel the same way with expectant management. Not knowing what is happening with our bodies can be extremely overwhelming and you have friends here who understand. What I can say is although it ...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Hcg levels going down slow after 2 methotrexate
Replies: 2
Views: 1530

Re: Hcg levels going down slow after 2 methotrexate

I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, It is good to see your levels are reducing. I am afraid it is difficult to predict how long it will take for your hormone levels reach non-pregnant levels. As we are all individual, our bodies respond differently to the drug and it depends on fac...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Fitness
Replies: 1
Views: 1435

Re: Fitness

Dear Kshack, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, I am afraid it is difficult putting a time limit on how we feel post methotrexate treatment as it affects us all differently. I think most people are surprised by how exhausted they feel with the treatment. I would suggest slowly bui...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic pregnancy after termination
Replies: 2
Views: 1551

Re: Ectopic pregnancy after termination

Dear NR1986, I am so sorry to hear of everything you are going through. Whether pregnancies are planned or not, ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you can lean on us for as long as you need. When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's tre...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Methotrexate 2nd dose
Replies: 1
Views: 1527

Re: Methotrexate 2nd dose

Dear Shell, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss and the worrying time you are going through. Hospitals tend to give a second dose at day 7 as that is she the bloods are monitored. I was looking at a study where multiple doses were used and this was give as late as day 11 and 14. If ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Waiting Game - Any positive stories?
Replies: 3
Views: 1802

Re: Waiting Game - Any positive stories?

Dear Birks, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, After an ectopic pregnancy, finding we are pregnant again can be a mix of emotions and I can completely understand your feeling nervous. It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. I also felt twinges and aches aft...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: What to do with pregnancy tissue?
Replies: 1
Views: 1508

Re: What to do with pregnancy tissue?

Dear EJMin, I didn't reply to your post straight away as I wondered if anyone had any suggestions for you. I have not seen anything specific. I know there are companies that make jewellery from ashes following cremation, but I'm afraid I am not aware of anything specific. The charity Sands may have ...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Recovery
Replies: 1
Views: 1339

Re: Recovery

Dear Jojo, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Pain is common following surgery, you will have internal wounds that need to heal also. It can take up to 6 weeks for things to start settling down and longer for some. I would monitor the pain, noting if anything makes it better or wo...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Day 3 post-op
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

Re: Day 3 post-op

Dear Aonaranach, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an or...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Second dose of Methotrexate
Replies: 3
Views: 1762

Re: Second dose of Methotrexate

Dear Davinder, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, please send our thoughts to your wife. Everyone's experience of bleeding and pain following methotrexate treatment is different and it is not uncommon for women not to bleed. It is important that she attends for follow up bloods an...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Methotrexate no day 4 blood test
Replies: 2
Views: 1570

Re: Methotrexate no day 4 blood test

Dear Sofia, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, We would usually advise day 4 bloods. The day 4 and 7 blood tests are used to look for a 15% drop between the 2 readings to check the treatment is working. Without the day 4 result this is difficult to tell. Bloods are then monitored ...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 3 days after
Replies: 2
Views: 1469

Re: 3 days after

Dear Bexx, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Bleeding does vary and you may find that you start bleeding or spotting in the next few days as your hCG levels reduce. It can also be common not to bleed. We have some information on our website on recovery which I have added here and...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Confusing opinions on possible ectopic - help :(
Replies: 5
Views: 2033

Re: Confusing opinions on possible ectopic - help :(

Dear Krisztalszl, Not knowing what is happening to our bodies can be extremely overwhelming and you have friends here who understand. When nothing definitive on scans is seen, they label the pregnancy a Pregnancy of unknown location - (PUL). It is important to understand that the term PUL, is not a ...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Have I just overdone it?
Replies: 1
Views: 1486

Re: Have I just overdone it?

Dear BTxo, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Following surgery we do generally advise to take things easy for around 6 weeks with a gradual increase in exercise and lifting. Your body will be using its energies to heal internally. It is normal to feel physically and emotionally e...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Tips for healing after emergency surgery
Replies: 3
Views: 1672

Re: Tips for healing after emergency surgery

Dear Sunflower, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss and everything you have been through. From your own words I can only imagine what a frightening experience this must have been and I am so sorry you have been through all of this. Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal ...