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Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss
cocojack10
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So RE thinks it is ectopic
cocojack10
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My RE had suspected I was having an ectopic pg a couple of weeks ago, but after perfoming an u/s, didn't think so, but wanted to keep monitoring me. She's on vacation. The on-call RE saw me last week, and did another u/s, and went on and on on how I am at no risk for ectopic pg b/c I've had one before and I'm young yada yada. I didn't like him from the start.
Anyway, today I went in for my b/w (b/c I felt I needed it, no one told me to go in) and the beta levels keep going up (but never double). I've had 7 betas in 2.5 wks. I'm tired of this crap already! Anyway, he wants to see me Friday for another u/s (and I suspect more b/w). I asked the nurse what to expect, and she mentioned RE may give me medicine to begin the m/c process.
What medicine should be expecting? What side effects (besides the obvious bleeding / cramps) should I expect? Any other info would be greatly appreciated!
I just want the whole process to be over and done w/. After almost 20 mo of TTC and my first pg ends in m/c. The feeling is just horrible. I feel like I'm never going to be a mother, nor make my DH a father. So disappointed.
-- Jackie
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
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Re: So RE thinks it is ectopic
I am so sorry sweetie.
I know there is a shot they can give you it's ectopic, I think it's methotrexate which is anti-cancer drug. I opted instead to have the surgery. There is no guarantee the shot will do the trick and you may end up having surgery anyway. I hope I'm not scaring you, just trying to be honest with you. I felt better after my surgery--just really sore the day of and the next day. Then I finally felt better Day 3. Please keep us posted, and if you need ANYTHING or have any ??'s page me.
P.S I don't know of any other side effects except the heavy bleeding & cramping from the meds.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
okay, now i'm scared! not your fault, you are just giving me the info. Thanks by the way!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
Don't be scared, I know easier said than done. The procedure is relatively easy and you should go home the same day. Be sure to ask me if you have any ??'s and keep me posted!
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
((HUGS)) I am going though the same feelings you stated. We can lean on each other and the other girls on this board to get through this awful process.
Maybe I can give you some hope that it won't end too badly (since it seems like it has to end one way or another). I have been having my beta done every few days since December 10. It started off ridiculously low (5.44) and climbed slowly. At 5w4d I had an ultrasound and more bloodwork. They couldn't see anything on the u/s because my hcg level was only 372. They were beginning to get concerned that it was ectopic because it just kept going up slowly. Last Friday it was 408. I went back yesterday morning and it had fallen to 72. So my body is passing it naturally. Last Friday I did ask my nurse and RE what the next step would be if the beta kept rising. They said that they would probably give me an injection of methotrexate which dissolves any fetal tissue and lets your body pass it naturally. They said this is typically the first option before lap surgery.
I hope that your hcg level starts to go down on its own and that you can start 2009 off on the right foot! Don't give up hope. This is my second miscarriage and I am trying to stay positive. At least now my doctor has some more information and we can make a better plan for the next cycle. I'm hoping good things come your way.