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- Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:20 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Methotrexate...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1558
Re: Methotrexate...
Dear kforsyth, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Side effects from methotrexate are quite varied however most commonly include cramping abdominal (tummy) pain which is the most common side effect, and it usually occurs during the first 2 to 3 days of treatment. Fatigue – Many...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:06 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Looking for help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1882
Re: Looking for help
Dear TormentedPrice, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and 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 ...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:02 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: One Year on Possitive story
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2322
Re: One Year on Possitive story
Dear Louise82, Congratulations on the safe arrival of your son. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences and give hope to others, especially at this busy time. Enjoy every moment. We would gently remind ladies reading this post regarding conceiving again, we and many medical p...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:57 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4909
Re: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.
Dear lola2468, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your symptoms and pain is very subjective which makes it difficult to advise you safely. Therefore we would always advise that if you are not able to manage...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:51 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Period 3 & 1/2 weeks after surgery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1023
Re: Period 3 & 1/2 weeks after surgery
Dear laura3], Your periods can take a while to re-establish - they can re-start anything between two and ten weeks after surgery and most women find that their period arrives sometime around week six or seven after surgery, but this sounds like your first period. The first period may be more painful...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:48 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Love, Friendship and Kindness
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1006
Re: Love, Friendship and Kindness
Dear LoveandHope88, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. Thank you for your book recommendation, I shall look into this one myself. 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 whic...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:35 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Time off work after ectopic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4859
Re: Time off work after ectopic
Dear Mariaf, I'm so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, There is no set time frame for returning to work after methotrexate injection, I would advise to look at going back when you feel ready. I'm not sure if this applies to your job in education but a few options or retuning may be av...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:26 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Very low slow rising hcg
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1902
Re: Very low slow rising hcg
Dear x2020x, Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your symptoms. If scans are inconclusive, doctors would carry out a series of blood tests to check hCG levels to see if the numbers are rising as expected. However, in isolation, hCG tests only provide a part of the ...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Still feeling hopeless.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1160
Re: Still feeling hopeless.
Dear Hopefor2020, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. Thank you so much for having the courage to talk about how you feel and contacting the Trust. I too suffered in silence following my ectopic pregnancy. It took me two years to be honest and face my feelings and like you, I r...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:10 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pregnancy and shot
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1259
Re: Ectopic pregnancy and shot
Dear Tiny84, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancies and losses. To experience one loss is difficult to deal with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. I am presuming from your post that your hCG levels rose after having the methotrexate injection. If this is...
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:28 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Struggling emotionally after ectopic pregnancy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4265
Re: Struggling emotionally after ectopic pregnancy
Dear Lauenelsa1, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and 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...
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:51 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Beta Hcg level decline.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1138
Re: Beta Hcg level decline.
Dear Kay39, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Unfortunately I cannot comment on your specific case, but I am guessing they are completing a hCG just to be on the safe side so I wouldn't overly worry. I'll just pass on on some general advice following surgery. Experiencing an ...
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:39 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Private medical treatment?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1111
Re: Private medical treatment?
Dear Kjones, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I have not personally met anyone who has had private treatment for ectopic pregnancy. I would discuss your concerns over the methotrexate injection vs medical management with your medical team. The methotrexate injection does hav...
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:24 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Fluid on second scan, Second ectopic? Failing or too early??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1074
Re: Fluid on second scan, Second ectopic? Failing or too ear
Dear Aqua_Maria, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, If scans are inconclusive, doctors would carry out a series of blood tests to check hCG levels to see if the numbers are rising as expected. However, in isolation, hCG tests only provide a part of the picture - declining levels indicate t...
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 7 weeks later..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1068
Re: 7 weeks later..
Dear Danic84, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and 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 ba...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Angular pregnancy- very rare type
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5566
Re: Angular pregnancy- very rare type
Dear Erika, I have spoken to a senior advisor and she has only come across angular pregnancy once in her many years of working with the Trust, at the time she spoke to our medical advisors who states that due to the rare natural of angular pregnancy, there is little evidence on outcomes. I have foun...
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Completely broken
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2787
Re: Completely broken
Dear JippyBoo, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, it is always difficult but after everything you have been through, my heart truly goes out to you. We hear from many women who struggle with news about pregnancy from their friends and families. This is very normal and I was th...
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: When is it real
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1837
Re: When is it real
Dear katielou32, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and 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 a...
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:23 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pregnancy at 19 years old
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1795
Re: Ectopic pregnancy at 19 years old
Dear aimeem19, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, You have been through a huge amount in such a short space of time and it is very normal to feel overwhelmed. From your words, I can imagine how frightening the experience must have been and I am sorry you have had to go though ...
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4909
Re: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.
Dear Nicola1990, I am glad to hear you are back home and recovering. Remember we will be here for as long as you need. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 ************************************************************************** If we have been ...
