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Jess1121
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2nd ectopic pregnancy

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Hi, just been diagnosed with my second ectopic pregnancy. Really worried. Had my left tube taken with my last one and now I have a early pregnancy in my right my HCG levels are at 5000 but they are letting me try medical management as I only have one tube left. Anyone else had success with high levels like mine? I don't want to loose this tube and have no fertility left :(

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Re: 2nd ectopic pregnancy

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Dear Jess,
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.
We hear from many women who have successful treatment with methotrexate at those levels and sometimes higher.
We have more information on methotrexate treatment on our website here-
https://ectopic.org.uk/treating-an-ecto ... thotrexate

I have copied a section that maybe of interest.
What can I do to help the treatment work?
You should stop taking any vitamins, minerals, or other medicines unless you have been told by the doctors treating you to continue with them, as some interfere with the effects of methotrexate. It is particularly important that you do not take any folic acid supplements and avoid foods enriched with folic acid until your doctors are sure that the drug has worked and hCG hormone level has returned to non-pregnant.

You should not do any heavy lifting or housework until the hCG levels are dropping consistently and should only undertake gentle exercise, such as walking, until the hCG is at non-pregnant level.

You should avoid sexual intercourse until your hCG is down to non-pregnant level.

Most people take time off from work initially and do not return to work for at least two weeks while the treatment begins to work. Our website has information about ectopic pregnancy and the workplace. (link)

In the first week, it is important to avoid pain killers which fall into the NSAID group such as ibuprofen. The preferred painkiller is paracetamol.

You should refrain from drinking alcohol until hCG has fallen to a non-pregnant level and not drink alcohol for a few weeks after that.

I hope this helps, please continue to lean on us for as long as you need,
Sending much love,
Karen x

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