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- Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:43 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Second Ectopic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1832
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...
- Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Expat- reasonable time to return
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3180
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...
- 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...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:42 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HCG increasing after Ectopic 1 month ago..
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9914
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...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:41 pm
- Forum: Men's Space
- Topic: New Zealand experience...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 22553
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...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:51 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Reasonable time off work following EP?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4615
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...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Don’t know what to do
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2849
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?...
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:39 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Question for an admin / ectopic rep
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1311
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 ...
- 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...
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: I don’t know what to do...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2229
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...
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: I need help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1565
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...
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:04 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Misdiagnosed ectopic over a year ago and I’m still upset?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1735
Re: Misdiagnosed ectopic over a year ago and I’m still upset
Dear Megan, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. You have been through a huge amount 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 this. After a frightening ordeal ...
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Don’t know where to start!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3719
Re: Don’t know where to start!
Dear Frankie1984, 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 ...
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:00 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Abdominal Pain after first period with MTX
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1238
Re: Abdominal Pain after first period with MTX
Dear Adobbs, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal over the last few months. Your body may be preparing to ovulate and many women experience ovulation pain when they did not bef...
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HCG increasing after Ectopic 1 month ago..
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9914
Re: HCG increasing after Ectopic 1 month ago..
Dear Ka414, As you have had a recent positive pregnancy test, I would suggest contacting your EPU to organise an early pregnancy scan. If you are unable to self refer contact your GP as soon as possible so they can organise this for you. Sadly I do have to remind you that if you experience any abdom...
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:49 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: feeling lost
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1661
Re: feeling lost
Dear EPUWO, 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. It doesn't make the whole process any ea...
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:40 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Confused HELP
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8754
Re: Confused HELP
Dear Megan18, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses. To experience one loss is difficult to deal with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. We have more information on our website about treatment with methotrexate: https://www.ectopic.org.uk/patien...
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:05 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Hot yoga after treatment & feeling dizzy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1909
Re: Hot yoga after treatment & feeling dizzy
Dear Briz, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, It is still very early in the stages of your recovery and I would suggest taking things a little easier. While I appreciate that feeling of wanting to "get back to normal", you have done exactly the right thing in asking ...
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:28 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Depression 3 months after ectopic pregnancy, is it normal?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3132
Re: Depression 3 months after ectopic pregnancy, is it norma
Dear Fiona33, 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 (planned or not). Experiencing any one...
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Multiple eptopic pregnancies
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2882
Re: Multiple eptopic pregnancies
Dear April, 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. Unfortunately we are a UK based charity so it is very difficult for us to comment on normal practice within ...
