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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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