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Wrong diagnosis/erupted ectopic
Wrong diagnosis/erupted ectopic
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Re: Wrong diagnosis/erupted ectopic
I am so sorry to hear all you have been through and that you have suffered these ectopic pregnancies and losses. I also very sorry to hear that the medical treatment and guidance you received was not as it might have been. While I'm not medically qualified to comment on your specific situation, I will do my best to help.
Its so important to know that there is nothing you did to cause, nor nothing you could have done to prevent these ectopic pregnancies. As we go through the situation, its confusing and causes so many emotions. You know your body best, and I always encourage women to advocate for themselves. But I know this can be difficult when medical advice feels different.
While many health care professionals provide excellent levels of care, sadly we do sometimes come across instances where the care is not as we would expect. I'm sorry that you have had to go through this. In terms of your circumstances, you may be aware that you can raise your thoughts via the Patient Advice and Liaison Service or PALS. You can find your local PALS here and it may be an avenue which can help:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospita ... n-service/
It is impossible to know what other outcomes may have been. I've had similar feelings myself when my MTX shot was administered, but then I ruptured anyway. It is hard to process through sometimes, but I encourage you to be kind to yourself. I did find some closure by writing to the hospital (this happened in Canada, so different than PALS), and they did review my case for additional doctor training.
I'm glad you have found these boards and know that we are here for you for as long as you need.
With good wishes,
Michele
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
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