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- by EPT Host 20
- 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: 1734
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 ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Don’t know where to start!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3718
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 ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:00 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Abdominal Pain after first period with MTX
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1236
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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HCG increasing after Ectopic 1 month ago..
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9847
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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:49 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: feeling lost
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1660
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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:40 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Confused HELP
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8748
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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:05 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Hot yoga after treatment & feeling dizzy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1898
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 ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:28 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Depression 3 months after ectopic pregnancy, is it normal?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3130
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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Multiple eptopic pregnancies
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2881
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 ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Bleeding and pain right after tube removal for ectopic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1676
Dear Kecto, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, As EctopicPUL has mentioned, It is normal to experience some pain as you recover over the next few weeks. The discomfort and any bruising should reduce over the next few weeks and I would suggest taking the pain relief that has be...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:43 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Being vile to my husband
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2210
Dear Yasdnil, 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 an or...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: My recent loss and questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5202
Dear pestka, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, With a salpingotomy (ie removing the pregnancy and leaving the tube), there is a very small risk that some of the pregnancy remains in the tube and you should have blood tests to monitor hCG levels as they decrease and see the pr...
- by EPT Host 20
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:47 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: What to expect after EP surgery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3124
Dear Chloe2018, 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 ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:41 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Christmas cheers and EP
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4709
Dear aphroditie, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I am glad you are planning a cosy Christmas, it is important you take time to look after yourself at this time. As you didn't have methotrexate, there is no reason why you shouldn't have a Christmas drink. We will be here for...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:50 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Unexpected Emotions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5075
Dear aboldin, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Whilst feelings of grief are still only natural following ectopic pregnancy, if you feel the down days are outweighing the bad, we at the Trust believe that talking through what happened and your emotions as and when you can hel...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Shoulder pain after 2 months
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2805
Dear Sonia, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and continued discomfort. Shoulder tip pain can be common post surgery but usually settles quite quickly. Sadly I am not medically trained so would always advise discussing any continued pain with your GP. Taking regular over the c...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:35 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Struggling after going back to work 7 weeks on
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3293
Dear Laura1991, 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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:27 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain post expectant management - cyst?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4770
Dear EctopicPUL, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and continued pain. I have provided some information on expectant management but this sometimes can be a little difficult to read so apologies in advance and we will be here to answer any further questions you may have or for ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:37 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: A happy ending!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1816
Dear Lily123, Congratulations on the safe arrival of your precious daughter. Thank you for taking the time to share your brilliant news and giving hope to so many. Sending much love, Karen x ********************************************************************************************** If we have bee...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:01 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Is it implantion bleeding ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1154
Dear Jennifer kay, If you took the pregnancy test around the time you were expecting a period and it was negative, I am sorry to say that you probably aren't pregnant this time. Whilst a lighter period is usually nothing to worry about, if you experience any abdominal pain and/or unusual bleeding, p...
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