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by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Clear hsg before ectopic
Replies: 6
Views: 5341

Re: Clear hsg before ectopic

Dear Katarinamagissa, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and I truly understand what a confusing time it is. It is true that there are risk factors that can increase chance of ectopic pregnancy, we have more information here- https://www.ectopic.org.uk/patients/reasons-for-an-e...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic and loss of tube - fearful about future
Replies: 4
Views: 2960

Re: Ectopic and loss of tube - fearful about future

Dear Pate1e, Congratulations on your pregnancy and thank you so much for taking the time to post, as you can see, it really does give so much hope. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 **************************************************************...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 4 weeks after ectopic pregnancy
Replies: 2
Views: 1736

Re: 4 weeks after ectopic pregnancy

Dear Nikita24, 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 b...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Excersize
Replies: 1
Views: 1307

Re: Excersize

Dear LouiseO81, While I appreciate that feeling of wanting to "get back to normal", you have done exactly the right thing in asking about exercise at such a delicate time. With experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, your body is going through a challenging ordeal and it is important to take th...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 3years post op
Replies: 1
Views: 1221

Re: 3years post op

Dear Lauren, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and of your continued difficulty in trying to conceive. Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your situation. You have however done exactly the right thing in asking for specialist advice and I hop...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Methotrexate AFTER surgery- anyone else?
Replies: 2
Views: 1564

Re: Methotrexate AFTER surgery- anyone else?

Dear jadaalexandra, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancies and losses, Following ectopic pregnancy, it can take a few weeks for hCG levels to fall to non pregnant levels and it maybe possible that blood tests are still showing hCG from ectopic pregnancy. However, as I am not medically tra...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Exercise and pain after three months
Replies: 1
Views: 1484

Re: Exercise and pain after three months

Dear Samz93, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and completely understand the desire to get back to normal. We generally advise that you should take it very easily for about six weeks after surgery. Your body will be using its energies to heal internally. It is normal to feel p...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:19 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Experiences with Methotrexate
Replies: 4
Views: 4255

Re: Experiences with Methotrexate

LouiseO81, I am so sorry to hear this, I too had methotrexate injection, and I bled and had stomach pains after it but it does differ for everyone. While methotrexate is metabolised quickly by the body, it can affect the quality of your cells including those of your blood for up to three months afte...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Extra Uterine pregnancy, can't find foetus
Replies: 4
Views: 2355

Re: Extra Uterine pregnancy, can't find foetus

Dear LouiseO81, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Not knowing what is happening to our bodies can be extremely overwhelming and you have friends here who understand. It is important to understand that Pregnancy of unknown location - (PUL) is not a diagnosis; it is a label given until the final loc...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Second Ectopic
Replies: 2
Views: 1831

Re: Second Ectopic

Dear HS_19, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancies and losses. 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...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:30 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Expat- reasonable time to return
Replies: 5
Views: 3177

Re: Expat- reasonable time to return

Dear Frankie1984, 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 ordeal, putting them together is immense and your feeli...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Pain 3 weeks on
Replies: 3
Views: 2254

Re: Pain 3 weeks on

Dear Megan18, I too was treated with methotrexate and experienced abdominal pain which worsened a week or two after the injection, and then took a further 3 or 4 weeks to settle completely (forgive me for being vague about timings, this was 8 years ago). I then had pain on a monthly basis and not al...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: HCG increasing after Ectopic 1 month ago..
Replies: 16
Views: 9849

Re: HCG increasing after Ectopic 1 month ago..

Dear Kat414, Congratulations on your pregnancy, that is such good news. Thank you so much for keeping us all updated. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 ************************************************************************** If we have been a...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Men's Space
Topic: New Zealand experience...
Replies: 1
Views: 21549

Re: New Zealand experience...

Dear Neil, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, From your words, I can imagine how frightening the experience must have been and I am sorry you and your partner have had to go though this. The feelings you describe are very understandable. You have had so much to process, the or...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Reasonable time off work following EP?
Replies: 5
Views: 4597

Re: Reasonable time off work following EP?

Dear Anas11, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Surgery is an immense ordeal for the body to go through. In general, after about six weeks you should be able to return to most jobs from a physical point of view. However, if your role involves manual handling, we suggest that i...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Don’t know what to do
Replies: 5
Views: 2847

Re: Don’t know what to do

Dear Megan18, I would say that it also depends on what job you do. We advise against any heavy lifting, strenuous exercise until your hCG is below 100. A few options may be available depending on your role: might there be an opportunity to work reduced hours, increasing them slowly over a few weeks?...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Question for an admin / ectopic rep
Replies: 1
Views: 1309

Re: Question for an admin / ectopic rep

Dear EctopicPUL, Sadly we are not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your query. As far as I am aware, there is no need to wait for a period before starting contraception, especially if you are having intercourse. Although there are known risk factors for ectopic pregnancy, and ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: How should I feel?
Replies: 5
Views: 2920

Re: How should I feel?

Dear Gemma, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses, 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 o...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: I don’t know what to do...
Replies: 3
Views: 2227

Re: I don’t know what to do...

Dear Tosh, 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. When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatm...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: I need help
Replies: 2
Views: 1561

Re: I need help

Dear Natalia44, I am sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through. If you have had a positive pregnancy test and are experiencing abdominal pain, shoulder tip pain, feeling dizzy or unwell it is important that you seek urgent medical advice. I would advise attending your local A&E or...