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- Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:25 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Exercise during ectopic treatment (methotrexate)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2745
Re: Exercise during ectopic treatment (methotrexate)
Dear sunflower, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, We would advise on avoiding any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting or anything that increases intra-abdominal pressure until your hCG levels are below 100 as sadly there remains a risk of rupture even with low or declining levels...
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:19 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: methotrexate experiences please
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2207
Re: methotrexate experiences please
Dear Headspace, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss and all the sorry you are going through, It is so hard when we do not know what is going on with our bodies. It is honestly really common for the hCG level to rise on the day four blood test because the action of methotrexate is no...
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 8 weeks after ectopic pregnancy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1579
Re: 8 weeks after ectopic pregnancy
Dear Peppa, 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, concerns about the future, reduction in fertility and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an ordeal,...
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:53 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic - Methotrexate
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2916
Re: Ectopic - Methotrexate
Dear Sunshine, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, I have copied this from our website which gives a little more information on methotrexate. The risk associated with treating being treated medically is that the medicine may not work as the cells of the ectopic pregnancy may contin...
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:07 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: A whole new wave of grief
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1291
Re: A whole new wave of grief
Dear Meg, I am so sorry this has knocked you back. Life really can seem so unfair at times. Don't be too hard on yourself, pregnancy announcements can be very stark reminders of what should have been for and it is honestly normal to feel the way you do. There is absolutely no need to feel guilty abo...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:54 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnancy of Unknown Viability
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3326
Re: Pregnancy of Unknown Viability
Dear Natasha, Congratulations on your pregnancy, That is such good news, Wishing you a smooth journey, Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 The EPT is awarded the PIF TICK as a Trusted Information Creator, the UK-wide quality mark for healthcare i...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Early scans compulsory?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1512
Re: Early scans compulsory?
Dear Beccaa, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, Any subsequent pregnancies following an ectopic pregnancy should be reviewed by a 6 week scan. This is the information copied from NICE guidance (link also provided), which I believe they should be following in Northern Ireland. I would go ba...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:11 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain months later
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2027
Re: Pain months later
Dear Emma, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Pain following treatment for ectopic pregnancy can be common. It is good that you have had a scan, but I understand frustrating that a cause wasn't found. Many people, including myself also felt discomfort you are describing when they ...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Just after a bit of advice!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1391
Re: Just after a bit of advice!
Dear lucy, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy, If your levels are rising, albeit slowly, I would discuss the possibility of treatment with your team. Not all treatment is appropriate for everyone so I cannot give specific advice, but I would certainly ask the question as to when they wo...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:57 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnancy of Unknown Viability
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3326
Re: Pregnancy of Unknown Viability
Dear natasha, To give you a positive outcome, this happened to me. I experienced worsening tummy pain at around 5 weeks, due to my previous ectopic pregnancy, I had a scan. They couldn't even see a gestational sac, they also told me that my hCG levels was too low. Told me to prepare for the worst an...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Surgery scars
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1342
Re: Surgery scars
Dear chloe, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, I am also sorry to hear that the scars and I understand how distressing they are for you, acting as a reminder of everything you have been through. It is normal for scar tissue to take a few months to settle down and hopefully you wil...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: IVF and ectopic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1562
Re: IVF and ectopic
Dear Teeb, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. Ectopic pregnancy at any time is difficult, following fertility treatment is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. Following ectopic pregnancy loss, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles ...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Recovering from surgery
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2191
Re: Recovering from surgery
Dear Elz, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy losses. To experience one loss is difficult, dealing with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you are in the early stages of recovery. Your body needs tim...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HCG levels rose but pregnancy symptoms gone
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2701
Re: HCG levels rose but pregnancy symptoms gone
Dear Doubell, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, This is a little difficult to answer as we all experience pregnancy symptoms differently and some people don't experience any at all. I would suggest that your symptoms settled as although your hCG levels were rising, they sadly wer...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HyCoSy scan after ectopic treated with Methotrexate?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3299
Re: HyCoSy scan after ectopic treated with Methotrexate?
Dear thisgirlcan, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, The test shows if the tubes are open but does not show the function of the tubes. The Fallopian tubes have small hair-like projections called cilia on the cells of the lining. These cilia are essential to the movement of the egg...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:08 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Period after methotrexate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2307
Re: Period after methotrexate
Dear Annieanxious, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, It can be a frightening time and you have friends here who understand. Bleeding and some tummy cramping are common with methotrexate treatment, however as pain is so subjective, if you are concerned or if it is worsening, pleas...
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:19 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Very confused. PUL / Ectopic …
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7614
Re: Very confused. PUL / Ectopic …
Dear Barbiedoll, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Sending lots of love and warm hugs. Whilst we will be here for you for as long as you need, the miscarriage association also have a lot of information and support on their website. https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ Please be kind to yours...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:09 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: To test or not to test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3868
Re: To test or not to test
Dear Natasha, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, Keep trying the EPU, it you cannot get through, please contact your GP surgery who should be able to arrange the scan for you. You haven't mentioned it you are still having any dizziness, cramping and urinary symptoms, I would urge you to se...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:27 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: To test or not to test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3868
Re: To test or not to test
Dear Natasha, I would suggest testing now and if is is positive seeking urgent medical advice with symptoms of tummy cramps, dizziness and urine frequency, as you should be reviewed sooner for possible blood tests or scan with a history of ectopic pregnancy. If it is negative, I would advise testing...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 8:18 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: No symptoms with methotrexate
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2035
Re: No symptoms with methotrexate
Dear jennyjenny, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Some women do not bleed with methotrexate treatment, this can be normal. It is also very common for hCG to rise on day 4 bloods as the action of methotrexate isn't instantaneous so the cells will have continued to divide for two ...
